WO2019094508A1 - Mouthfeel modulation in reduced and sugar-free beverages using a blend of pectin and xanthan gum - Google Patents

Mouthfeel modulation in reduced and sugar-free beverages using a blend of pectin and xanthan gum Download PDF

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WO2019094508A1
WO2019094508A1 PCT/US2018/059682 US2018059682W WO2019094508A1 WO 2019094508 A1 WO2019094508 A1 WO 2019094508A1 US 2018059682 W US2018059682 W US 2018059682W WO 2019094508 A1 WO2019094508 A1 WO 2019094508A1
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  • the present disclosure is directed to a composition having improved mouthfeel and methods of improving mouthfeel in a beverage, and food and beverages containing the same.
  • Nutritive sweeteners such as sucrose or high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) impart sweetness and rich mouthfeel to beverages.
  • HFCS high fructose corn syrup
  • WO 01/11988 discloses a method of altering or modifying sensory qualities, including mouthfeel, of artificial or high intensity sweetener compositions by adding an effective amount of a plant-derived polymeric polyphenol material.
  • the present disclosure is directed to a composition having improved mouthfeel comprising blends of pectin and xanthan gum, and methods of improving mouthfeel in a beverage.
  • the compositions can be used in various products, including beverages, beverage concentrates, and food products.
  • the composition can be added to beverage or food products.
  • the present disclosure is directed to a composition
  • the pectin comprising a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Daltons (Da) to about 400,000 Da; and a first xanthan gum having an average molecular weight ranging from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
  • the pectin is selected from the group consisting of apple pectins, citrus pectins, grape pectins, and carrot pectins.
  • the pectin is apple pectin.
  • the first xanthan gum is selected from the group consisting of xanthan XLM, xanthan XMM, xanthan XHM, xanthan XDI, and xanthan XMAS.
  • the first xanthan gum is selected from the group consisting of xanthan XMM and xanthan XMAS.
  • the pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about
  • the pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about 80% to about 99%.
  • the pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 50 ppm to about 4000 ppm. In other embodiments, the pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 50 ppm to about 1000 ppm.
  • the first xanthan gum is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 3000 ppm. In other embodiments, the first xanthan gum is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 1000 ppm.
  • the first xanthan gum has an average molecular weight ranging from about 6,000,000 Da to about 10,000,000 Da. In other embodiments, the first xanthan gum has an average molecular weight ranging from about 25,000,000 Da to about 40,000,000 Da.
  • composition of the present disclosure further comprises
  • the second xanthan gum comprises a second xanthan gum, wherein the second xanthan gum has an average molecular weight ranging from about 25,000,000 Da to about 40,000,000 Da.
  • the pectin has an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 300,000 Da. In other embodiments, the pectin has an average molecular weight ranging from about 100,000 Da to about 200,000 Da.
  • the composition comprises from about 100 ppm to about
  • the composition comprises from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of a pectin; from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of a first xanthan gum; and from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of a second xanthan gum.
  • the composition has a viscosity ranging from about 1.0 to about 1.5. In some embodiments, the composition has a coefficient of friction ranging from about 0.9 to about 1.4.
  • the composition comprises a second pectin having an
  • average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da.
  • the composition is a beverage.
  • the beverage comprises a non-nutritive sweetener.
  • the non-nutritive sweetener is selected from the group consisting of a steviol glycoside, Lo Han Guo sweetener, rubusoside, siamenoside, monatin, curculin, glycyrrhizic acid, neohesperidin, dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizin, glycyphyllin, phloridzin, trilobatin, phyllodulcin, brazzein, hernandulcin, osladin, polypodoside A, baiyunoside, pterocaryoside A and B,
  • mukurozioside mukurozioside, thaumatin, monellin, mabinlins I and II, phlomisoside I, periandrin I, abrusoside A, and cyclocarioside I, mogroside IV, mogroside V, or combinations thereof.
  • the non-nutritive sweetener is a steviol glycoside.
  • the steviol glycoside is selected from the group consisting of stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside G rebaudioside H rebaudioside I, rebaudioside J, rebaudioside K, rebaudioside L, rebaudioside M, rebaudioside N, rebaudioside O, rebaudioside P, rebaudioside Q, steviolbioside, dulcoside A, and combinations thereof.
  • the beverage is a carbonated beverage, a non-carbonated beverage, a fountain beverage, a frozen beverage, a frozen carbonated beverage, a fruit juice, a fruit juice-flavored drink, a fruit-flavored drink, a cola beverage, a sports drink, an energy drink, a fortified/enhanced water drink, a flavored water, a soy drink, a vegetable drink, a grain-based drink, a malt beverage, a fermented drink, a yogurt drink, kefir, a coffee beverage, a tea beverage, a dairy beverage, a smoothie drink, a caffeinated energy drink, or an alcoholic beverage.
  • the present disclosure is directed to a method for
  • a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da
  • a first xanthan gum having an average molecular weight ranging from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
  • FIG. 1 depicts a general structure for the pectins disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 2 depicts a general structure for the xanthan gums disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 3 depicts a graph showing the viscosity for a diet cola base sample
  • FIG. 4 depicts a graph showing the coefficient of friction for a diet cola base
  • FIG. 5 is a table showing the coefficient of friction and viscosity of aqueous
  • FIG. 6 is a PCA plot showing the friction-type and viscosity-type attributes for aqueous samples containing various pectins and xanthan gums.
  • FIG. 7 depicts the viscosity for aqueous samples containing various pectins and xanthan gums.
  • FIG. 8 depicts the coefficient of friction for aqueous samples containing various pectins and xanthan gums.
  • FIG. 9 is a PCA plot showing the friction-type and viscosity-type attributes for aqueous samples containing combinations of pectins and xanthan gums.
  • FIG. 10 depicts the viscosity for aqueous samples of individual pectins, individual xanthan gums, and combinations thereof.
  • FIG. 11 depicts the coefficient of friction for aqueous samples of individual
  • pectins individual xanthan gums, and combinations thereof.
  • FIG. 12 depicts graphs showing the change in viscosity and coefficient of friction for differing concentrations of apple pectin.
  • FIG. 13 depicts graphs showing the change in viscosity and coefficient of friction for differing concentrations of citrus pectin PEC90.
  • FIG. 14 depicts graphs showing the change in viscosity and coefficient of friction for differing concentrations of xanthan XMAS.
  • FIG. 15 depicts graphs showing the change in viscosity and coefficient of friction for differing concentrations of xanthan XMM.
  • FIG. 16 depicts graphs generated by computer modeling showing predictive changes in viscosity and coefficient of friction for blends containing varying
  • API apple pectin
  • PEC90 citrus pectin
  • xanthan XMAS xanthan XMM
  • FIG. 17 depicts graphs generated by computer modeling showing predictive changes in viscosity and coefficient of friction for blends containing varying
  • API apple pectin
  • PEC90 citrus pectin
  • xanthan XMAS xanthan XMM
  • FIG. 18 depicts graphs generated by computer modeling showing predictive changes in viscosity and coefficient of friction for blends containing varying
  • API apple pectin
  • PEC90 citrus pectin
  • xanthan XMAS xanthan XMM
  • FIG. 19 depicts graphs generated by computer modeling showing predictive changes in viscosity and coefficient of friction for blends containing varying
  • API apple pectin
  • PEC90 citrus pectin
  • xanthan XMAS xanthan XMM
  • FIG. 20 is a graph showing the results of tribology experiments using blends containing apple pectin (APec), citrus pectin (PEC90), xanthan XMAS, and xanthan XMM.
  • APIec apple pectin
  • PEC90 citrus pectin
  • xanthan XMAS xanthan XMM
  • undesirable mouthfeel properties including, but not limited to, watered-down, thin, and low flavor perception can be improved by a composition comprising a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Daltons (Da) to about 400,000 Da, and a first, and optionally a second, xanthan gum each having an average molecular weight ranging from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
  • a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Daltons (Da) to about 400,000 Da
  • a first, and optionally a second, xanthan gum each having an average molecular weight ranging from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
  • a compound means one compound or more than one compound.
  • compositions comprising "about 30 ppm" of a compound could include from 27 ppm of the compound up to and including 33 ppm of the compound.
  • treated water is understood to be generally synonymous, and refer to water from which substantially all mineral content has been removed, typically containing no more than about 500 ppm total dissolved solids, such as 250 ppm total dissolved solids.
  • Methods of producing treated water are known to those of ordinary skill in the art and include deionization, distillation, filtration and reverse osmosis (“r-o"), among others, for example, as disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 7,052,725.
  • taste refers to a combination of sweetness perception, temporal effects of sweetness perception (on-set and duration), off-tastes, such as bitterness and metallic taste, residual perception (aftertaste), and tactile perception, such as body and thickness.
  • mouthfeel refers to physical sensations in the mouth produced by a food or beverage, including, but not limited to, heaviness, thickness, viscosity, wetness, smoothness, and mouth coating.
  • nutritive sweetener refers to sweeteners that provide significant caloric content in typical usage amounts, such as more than about 5 calories per 8 oz. serving of a beverage.
  • non-nutritive sweetener refers to all sweeteners other than nutritive sweeteners.
  • compositions suitable for use in beverage or food products are provided.
  • pectin refers to a polysaccharide that is present in fruits and vegetables and that has galacturonic acid segments with rhamnose side chains.
  • exemplary pectins include, but are not limited to, apple pectins, citrus pectins, grape pectins, carrot pectins, and combinations thereof.
  • the phrase "degree of esterification” refers to the amount or percentage of esterified galacturonic acid units within a pectin structure.
  • the galacturonic acid esters can be, for example, methyl esters, ethyl esters, propyl esters, etc. In typical
  • the galacturonic acid esters are methyl esters
  • xanthan gum refers to polysaccharides with a ⁇ -(1,4) linked glucan backbone with side chains comprising glucaronic acid between two mannose groups.
  • Figure 2 A general structure for a xanthan gum as disclosed herein is shown in Figure 2.
  • apple pectin refers to pectins obtained from apples.
  • citrus pectin DE 60% refers to pectins obtained from citrus sources.
  • the pectins typically have a degree of esterification ranging from about 55% to about 70%.
  • citrus pectin DE 90% refers to pectins obtained from citrus sources. These pectins typically have a degree of esterification greater than about 85%.
  • the present disclosure provides a composition comprising a pectin and a first xanthan gum.
  • the composition can further comprise a second xanthan gum.
  • the composition comprising a pectin and a first xanthan gum and/or the composition comprising a pectin, a first xanthan gum, and a second xanthan gum can also comprise water.
  • the pectin in the composition can have an average
  • the pectin can have an average molecular weight ranging from about 20,000 Da to about 800,000 Da, from about 30,000 Da to about 600,000 Da, from about 40,000 Da to about 500,000 Da, from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da, from about 50,000 Da to about 300,000 Da, from about 60,000 Da to about 280,000 Da, from about 70,000 Da to about 260,000 Da, from about 80,000 Da to about 240,000 Da, from about 90,000 Da to about 220,000 Da, from about 100,000 Da to about 200,000 Da, from about 1 10,000 Da to about 190,000 Da, from about 120,000 Da to about 180,000 Da, from about 130,000 Da to about 170,000 Da, or from about 140,000 Da to about 160,000 Da.
  • the pectin has an average molecular weight of about 100,000 Da, about 1 10,000 Da, about 120,000 Da, about 130,000 Da, about 140,000 Da, about 150,000 Da, about 160,000 Da, about 170,000 Da, about 180,000 Da, about 190,000 Da, or about 200,000 Da.
  • the pectin can be present in the composition in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 10,000 ppm. In other embodiments, the pectin can be present in an amount ranging from about 10 ppm to about 9000 ppm, from about 20 ppm to about 8000 ppm, from about 30 ppm to about 7000 ppm, from about 40 ppm to about 6000 ppm, from about 50 ppm to about 5000 ppm, from about 50 ppm to about 4000 ppm, from about 50 ppm to about 3000 ppm, from about 50 ppm to about 2000 ppm, from about 50 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 60 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 70 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 80 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 90 ppm to about 600 ppm, from about 100 ppm to about 500 ppm, from about 100 ppm to about 400 ppm,
  • the pectin can be present in an amount of about 50 ppm, about 60 ppm, about 70 ppm, about 80 ppm, about 90 ppm, about 100 ppm, about 1 10 ppm, about 120 ppm, about 130 ppm, about 140 ppm, about 150 ppm, about 160 ppm, about 170 ppm, about 180 ppm, about 190 ppm, about 200 ppm, about 210 ppm, about 220 ppm, about 230 ppm, about 240 ppm, about 250 ppm, about 260 ppm, about 270 ppm, about 280 ppm, about 290 ppm, about 300 ppm, about 3 10 ppm, about 320 ppm, about 330 ppm, about 340 ppm, about 350 ppm, about 400 ppm, about 450 ppm, about 500 ppm, about 600 ppm, about 700 ppm, about 800 ppm,
  • the pectin can have a degree of esterification ranging from about 40% to about 100%>. In other embodiments, the pectin can have a degree of esterification ranging from about 45% to about 99%, about 50% to about 99%, about 55% to about 99%, about 60% to about 99%, about 65% to about 99%, about 70% to about 99%, about 75% to about 99%, about 80% to about 99%, or about 85% to about 99%.
  • the pectin can have a degree of esterification of about 40%, about 45%, about 50%, about 55%, about 60%, about 65%, about 70%, about 75%, about 80%, about 85%, about 90%, about 95%, about 99%, or about 100%. In other embodiments, the pectin can have a degree of esterification of at least about 40%, at least about 45%), at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at least about 90%), at least about 95%, or at least about 99%.
  • pectins suitable for use in the composition can be selected from any known source of pectin, including, but not limited to, apple pectins, citrus pectins, grape pectins, carrot pectins, and combinations thereof.
  • the pectin can be apple pectin and can have a degree of esterification of about 50% to about 60%, and in particular embodiments, of about 55%, or of about 55.4%. In other embodiments, the pectin can be citrus pectin and can have a degree of esterification of about 50% to about 60%, and in particular embodiments, of about 58%), or of about 58.4%. In further embodiments, the pectin can be citrus pectin and can have a degree of esterification of about 90%.
  • Exemplary commercially available pectins include, but are not limited to, apple pectin (SIGMA- ALDRICH, Prod. No. 93854), citrus peel pectin ( SIGMA- ALDRICH, Prod. No. P9135), citrus pectin with a degree of esterification of 60% (SIGMA- ALDRICH, Prod. No. P9436), and citrus pectin with a degree of esterification of 90% (SIGMA- ALDRICH, Prod. No. P9561). Additional properties for these commercially available pectins, including average molecular weight and structural configuration, are listed below in Table 1. The molecular weights listed in Table 1 were determined in accordance with the procedures described in Example 1. Table 1
  • the abbreviation "DE” in Table 1 indicates the degree of esterification of the listed pectin.
  • the degree of esterification can be determined by any method known in the art, including, but not limited to, infrared (IR) spectroscopy.
  • IR infrared
  • the degree of esterification can be determined by using the methods disclosed in Voragen, A.G.J., et al., Determination of the degree of methylation and acetylation of pectins by h.p.l.c, Food Hydrocolloids, 1(1), 65-70 (1986).
  • the first and optional second xanthan gums in the composition can each have an average molecular weight ranging from about 1,000,000 Da to about 50,000,000 Da. In other embodiments, the first and optional second xanthan gums can each have an average molecular weight ranging from about 2,000,000 Da to about 45,000,000 Da, from about 3,000,000 Da to about 40,000,000 Da, or from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
  • composition can each have an average molecular weight ranging from about 1,000,000 Da to about 20,000,000 Da.
  • first and optional second xanthan gums can each have an average molecular weight ranging from about 2,000,000 Da to about 18,000,000 Da, from about 3,000,000 Da to about 16,000,000 Da, from about 4,000,000 Da to about 14,000,000 Da, from about 5,000,000 Da to about 14,000,000 Da, from about 6,000,000 Da to about 12,000,000 Da, from about 6,000,000 Da to about 10,000,000 Da, from about 7,000,000 Da to about 9,000,000 Da, or from about 8,000,000 Da to about 9,000,000 Da.
  • the first and optional second xanthan gums can each have an average molecular weight of about 1,000,000 Da, about 2,000,000 Da, about 3,000,000 Da, about 4,000,000 Da, about 5,000,000 Da, about 5,500,000 Da, about 6,000,000 Da, about 6,500,000 Da, about 7,000,000 Da, about 7,500,000 Da, about 8,000,000 Da, about 8,500,000 Da, about 9,000,000 Da, about 9,500,000 Da, or about 10,000,000 Da.
  • composition can each have an average molecular weight ranging from about 10,000,000 Da to about 100,000,000 Da.
  • first and optional second xanthan gums can each have an average molecular weight ranging from about 15,000,000 Da to about 80,000,000 Da, from about 20,000,000 Da to about 60,000,000 Da, from about 25,000,000 Da to about 40,000,000 Da, from about 30,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da, from about 31,000,000 Da to about 34,000,000 Da, or from about 32,000,000 Da to about 34,000,000 Da.
  • first and optional second xanthan gum can each have an average molecular weight of about 25,000,000 Da, about
  • 26,000,000 Da about 27,000,000 Da, about 28,000,000 Da, about 29,000,000 Da, about 30,000,000 Da, about 31,000,000 Da, about 32,000,000 Da, about 33,000,000 Da, about 34,000,000 Da, about 35,000,000 Da, about 36,000,000 Da, about 37,000,000 Da, about 38,000,000 Da, about 39,000,000 Da, or about 40,000,000 Da.
  • the first and optional second xanthan gums can each be present in the composition in an amount ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 10,000 ppm. In other embodiments, the first and optional second xanthan gums can each be present in an amount ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 9000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 8000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 7000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 6000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 5000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 4000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 3000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 2000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to
  • the first and optional second xanthan gums can each be present in an amount of about 0.01 ppm, about 0.1 ppm, about 1 ppm, about 5 ppm, about 10 ppm, about 15 ppm, about 20 ppm, about 25 ppm, about 30 ppm, about 35 ppm, about 40 ppm, about 45 ppm, about 50 ppm, about 55 ppm, about 60 ppm, about 65 ppm, about 70 ppm, about 75 ppm, about 80 ppm, about 85 ppm, about 90 ppm, about 95 ppm, about 100 ppm, about 105 ppm, about 110 ppm, about 115 ppm, about 120 ppm, about 125 ppm, about 130 ppm, about 135 ppm, about 140 ppm, about 145 ppm, about 150 ppm, about 160 ppm, about 170 ppm, about 180 ppm, about 190 ppm,
  • Exemplary xanthan gums suitable for use as the first and optional second xanthan gums include, but are not limited to, xanthan XLM (SIGMA-ALDRICH, Prod. No. 43708), xanthan XMM (SIGMA-ALDRICH, Prod. No G1253), xanthan XHM (SIGMA- ALDRICH, Prod. No. 42663), xanthan XDI (DANISCO, Prod. No. A43300), xanthan XMAS ( DANISCO, Prod. No. A35300), and combinations thereof. Average molecular weights, branching, and structural configurations for these xanthan gums are listed in Table 2. Molecular weights were measured in accordance with the procedures described in Example 1.
  • the first xanthan gum can be selected from xanthan XMM, xanthan XMAS, and combinations thereof.
  • the first xanthan gum can be xanthan XMM or xanthan XMAS.
  • the second xanthan gum which is different from the first xanthan gum, can be chosen from a xanthan gum having any of the properties specified for the first xanthan gum.
  • the composition can comprise from about 50 ppm to about
  • the composition comprises from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of the pectin and from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of the first xanthan gum.
  • the composition comprises from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of the pectin and from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of the first xanthan gum.
  • the composition can comprise from about 50 ppm to about
  • 4000 ppm from about 50 ppm to about 1000 ppm, or from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of the pectin, and from about 0.01 ppm to about 3000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 1000 ppm, or from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of the first xanthan gum, and from about 0.01 ppm to about 3000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 1000 ppm, or from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of the second xanthan gum.
  • the composition comprises from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of the pectin, and from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of the first xanthan gum, and from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of the second xanthan gum.
  • the second xanthan gum can be xanthan XLM, xanthan
  • the second xanthan gum can be xanthan XMM, xanthan XMAS, or a combination thereof.
  • the second xanthan gum can be xanthan XMM.
  • the second xanthan gum can be xanthan XMAS.
  • the composition comprises water.
  • the water is "treated water.”
  • the composition can comprise a second pectin, different from the first pectin, such that the composition comprises both a first and a second pectin.
  • the second pectin will have a molecular weight falling with the ranges previously specified herein for the first pectin.
  • the second pectin if present, will be present in the composition in a concentration falling within the ranges previously specified for the first pectin.
  • the second pectin can be selected from any known source of pectin, including, but not limited to, apple pectins, citrus pectins, grape pectins, carrot pectins, and combinations thereof and is different than the first pectin.
  • the second pectin can be apple pectin.
  • the first pectin and the second pectin can be present in the composition in a weight to weight ratio ranging from about 10: 1 to about 1 : 10, from about 9: 1 to about 1 :9, from about 8: 1 to about 1 :8, from about 7: 1 to about 1 :7, from about 6: 1 to about 1 :6, from about 5 : 1 to about 1 :5, from about 4: 1 to about 1 :4, from about 3 : 1 to about 1 :3, or from about 2: 1 to about 1 :2, respectively.
  • first pectin and the second pectin are present in the composition in a weight to weight ratio of about 10: 1, about 9: 1, about 8: 1, about 7: 1, about 6: 1, about 5 : 1, about 4: 1, about 3 : 1, about 2: 1, about 1 : 1, about 1 :2, about 1 :3, about 1 :4, about 1 :5, about 1 :6, about 1 :7, about 1 :8, about 1 :9, or about 1 : 10, respectively.
  • the present disclosure provides a composition comprising apple pectin as the first pectin and xanthan XMM as the first xanthan gum.
  • the apple pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about 80% to about 99%.
  • the apple pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm and the xanthan XMM is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm.
  • the present disclosure provides a composition comprising apple pectin as the first pectin and xanthan XMAS as the first xanthan gum.
  • the apple pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about 80% to about 99%.
  • the apple pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm and the xanthan XMAS is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm.
  • the present disclosure provides a composition comprising apple pectin as the first pectin, xanthan XMM as the first xanthan gum, and xanthan XMAS as the second xanthan gum.
  • the apple pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about 80% to about 99%.
  • the apple pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm
  • the xanthan XMM is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm
  • the xanthan XMAS is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm.
  • the composition described herein can have a viscosity ranging from about 0.01 to about 5.0 centipose ("cP"). In other embodiments, the composition can have a viscosity ranging from about 0.01 cP to about 5.0 cP, from about 0.1 cP to about 4.0 cP, from about 0.2 cP to about 3.5 cP, from about 0.3 cP to about 3.0 cP, from about 0.4 cP to about 2.8 cP, from about 0.5 cP to about 2.6 cP, from about 0.6 cP to about 2.4 cP, from about 0.7 cP to about 2.2 cP, from about 0.8 cP to about 2.0 cP, from about 0.9 cP to about 2.0 cP, from about 1.0 cP to about 2.0 cP, from about 1.0 cP to about cP, from about 1.0 cP to about 1.9 cP, from about 1.0 cP to about 1.8 cP,
  • the composition can have a viscosity of about 0.1 cP, about 0.2 cP, about 0.3 cP, about 0.4 cP, about 0.5 cP, about 0.6 cP, about 0.7 cP, about 0.8 cP, about 0.9 cP, about 1.0 cP, about 1.1 cP, about 1.2 cP, about 1.3 cP, about 1.4 cP, about 1.5 cP, about 1.6 cP, about 1.7 cP, about 1.8 cP, about 1.9 cP, about 2.0 cP, about 2.1 cP, about 2.2 cP, about 2.3 cP, about 2.4 cP, about 2.5 cP, about 2.6 cP, about 2.7 cP, about 2.8 cP, about 2.9 cP, or about 3.0 cP.
  • Viscosity of the composition can be measured using an ANTON PAAR MCR 702 rheometer with a cone and plate geometry at constant temperature (25 °C) over a range of shear rates (1-100 reciprocal seconds) in order to determine any shear thinning or shear thickening behavior, with measurements repeated in triplicate and then averaged.
  • the reported viscosity is assumed to be that of a Newtonian fluid and is the average of all the values across the shear rate range after discarding outliers.
  • the composition described herein can have a coefficient of friction ranging from about 0.01 to about 5.0.
  • the composition can have a coefficient ranging of friction from about 0.01 to about 5.0, from about 0.1 to about 4.0, from about 0.2 to about 3.5, from about 0.3 to about 3.0, from about 0.4 to about 2.8, from about 0.5 to about 2.6, from about 0.6 to about 2.4, from about 0.7 to about 2.2, from about 0.8 to about 2.0, from about 0.9 to about 2.0, from about 0.9 to about 1.9, from about 0.9 to about 1.8, from about 0.9 to about 1.7, from about 0.9 to about 1.6, from about 0.9 to about 1.5, from about 0.9 to about 1.4, or from about 1.0 to about 1.3.
  • the composition can have a coefficient of friction of about 0.1, about 0.2, about 0.3, about 0.4, about 0.5, about 0.6, about 0.7, about 0.8, about 0.9, about 1.0, about 1.1, about 1.2, about 1.3, about 1.4, about 1.5, about 1.6, about 1.7, about 1.8, about 1.9, about 2.0, about 2.1, about 2.2, about 2.3, about 2.4, about 2.5, about 2.6, about 2.7, about 2.8, about 2.9, or about 3.0.
  • the coefficient of friction can be measured using a PCS INSTRUMENTS MTM2 mini traction machine fitted with a PDMS ball and PDMS disk.
  • a pot filler can be used to reduce the amount of sample needed to approximately 12 mL.
  • the device measures the coefficient of friction over a range of sliding speeds (1-600 mm/s) at a set slide-roll ratio of 50%. The measurements can be taken in triplicate and then averaged across all three runs.
  • a friction graph can then be generated by plotting average friction coefficients on the y-axis against log of sliding speed (mm/sec) on the x-axis.
  • composition Comprising a Sweetener
  • composition of the present disclosure can further comprise a non-nutritive sweetener, which can be a natural or artificial non-nutritive sweetener.
  • Non-nutritive sweeteners include, but are not limited to, a steviol glycoside, Lo Han Guo sweetener, rubusoside, siamenoside, monatin, curculin, glycyrrhizic acid, neohesperidin,
  • dihydrochalcone dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizin, glycyphyllin, phloridzin, trilobatin, phyllodulcin, brazzein, hernandulcin, osladin, polypodoside A, baiyunoside, pterocaryoside A and B,
  • mukurozioside mukurozioside, thaumatin, monellin, mabinlins I and II, phlomisoside I, periandrin I, abrusoside A, and cyclocarioside I, mogroside IV, mogroside V, or combinations thereof.
  • the non-nutritive sweetener in the composition can be a steviol glycoside.
  • the steviol glycoside can be stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside G rebaudioside H rebaudioside I, rebaudioside J, rebaudioside K, rebaudioside L, rebaudioside M, rebaudioside N, rebaudioside O, rebaudioside P, rebaudioside Q, steviolbioside, dulcoside A, or a mixture of any of the foregoing.
  • the steviol glycoside is rebaudioside A, rebaudioside D, stevioside, rebaudioside M, or any combinations thereof.
  • the steviol glycoside in the composition is N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl-N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl-N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl-N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl-N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl-N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl-N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl-N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl-N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl-N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl-N-(2-aminoethyl)-2-aminoethyl-N
  • the steviol glycoside in the composition is rebaudioside D.
  • the steviol glycoside in the composition is rebaudioside M.
  • the steviol glycoside in the composition is rebaudioside F.
  • the steviol glycoside in the composition is mixture of rebaudiosides A and D.
  • the steviol glycoside in the composition is a mixture of rebaudiosides A, D, and M.
  • the steviol glycoside in the composition is a mixture of stevioside, rebaudioside A, and rebaudioside D.
  • the steviol glycoside is a mixture of rebaudiosides D, M, and stevioside.
  • the concentration of steviol glycoside in the composition can range from about 20 ppm to about 10,000 ppm.
  • steviol glycoside concentration can range from about 20 ppm to about 600 ppm total steviol glycoside content.
  • steviol glycoside concentration can range from about 1 ppm to about 4800 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 4500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 4200 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 3900 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 3600 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 3300 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 3000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 2700 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 2400 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 2100 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 1800 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 1500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 1200 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 600 ppm, or from about 1 ppm to about 300
  • the steviol glycoside concentration can range from about 20 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 40 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 60 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 80 ppm to about 700 ppm, or from about 100 ppm to about 600 ppm.
  • steviol glycoside concentration can be about 60 ppm, about 300 ppm, about 600 ppm, about 900 ppm, about 1200 ppm, about 1500 ppm, about 1800 ppm, about 2100 ppm, about 2400 ppm, about 2700 ppm, about 3000 ppm, about 3300 ppm, about 3600 ppm, about 3900 ppm, about 4200 ppm, about 4500 ppm, or about 4800 ppm.
  • composition described herein typically does not include a nutritive sweetener
  • the composition can further comprise a nutritive sweetener.
  • the nutritive sweetener can be a natural nutritive sweetener.
  • Exemplary natural nutritive sweeteners that can be included in the composition include any of those known in the art, for example, crystalline or liquid sucrose, fructose, glucose, dextrose, maltose, trehalose, fructo-oligosaccharides, glucose- fructose syrup from natural sources such as apple, chicory, and honey; high fructose corn syrup, invert sugar, maple syrup, maple sugar, honey, brown sugar molasses, cane molasses, such as first molasses, second molasses, blackstrap molasses, and sugar beet molasses; sorghum syrup, and mixtures thereof.
  • nutritive sweeteners suitable for use in the composition disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, sugar alcohols such as erythritol, sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, lactitol, isomalt, malitol, tagatose, trehalose, galactose, rhamnose, cyclodextrin, ribulose, threose, arabinose, xylose, lyxose, allose, altrose, mannose, idose, lactose, maltose, isotrehalose, neotrehalose, palatinose or isomaltulose, erythrose, deoxyribose, gulose, talose, erythrulose, xylulose, psicose, turanose, cellobiose, glucosamine, mannosamine, fucose, fuculose, glu
  • maltoheptaose and the like dextrins
  • lactulose melibiose
  • raffinose rhamnose
  • ribose ribose
  • the nutritive sweetener can be sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup, or a combination thereof.
  • the composition can also include one or more rare sugars, such as D-allose, D- psicose (also known as D-allulose), L-ribose, D-tagatose, L-glucose, L-fucose, L- arabinose, D-turanose, D-leucrose, and mixtures thereof.
  • the composition can comprise D-psicose.
  • the composition of the present disclosure can also contain other additional ingredients, such as a solubilizing or a bulking agent.
  • Exemplary solubilizing or bulking agent includes maltodextrin, dextrose-maltodextrin blends, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and combinations thereof.
  • composition of the present disclosure can also contain an artificial sweetener, a sweetness enhancer, and/or a binding or an anti-caking agent.
  • Exemplary artificial sweeteners include, but are not limited to, saccharin,
  • Suitable sweetness enhancers include any of those known in the art.
  • Exemplary sweetness enhancers include, but are not limited to sugar alcohol sweetness enhancer (such as erythritol, sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, lactitol, isomalt, malitol, and mixtures thereof), or rare sugar sweetness enhancer (D-psicose, D-allose, L ribose, D-tagatose, L glucose, L-fucose, L-arabinose, D-turanose, D-leucrose, and mixtures thereof).
  • sugar alcohol sweetness enhancer such as erythritol, sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, lactitol, isomalt, malitol, and mixtures thereof
  • rare sugar sweetness enhancer D-psicose, D-allose, L ribose, D-tagatose, L glucose, L-fuco
  • the sweetness enhancer is a salt based (such as NaCl or potassium sorbate) or a benzoic acid based sweetness enhancer (such as potassium benzoate).
  • the composition described herein can be a beverage.
  • the beverage is a ready-to-drink beverage.
  • the beverage can have fewer than about 200 calories per 8 oz serving, fewer than about 150 calories per 8 oz serving, fewer than about 100 calories per 8 oz serving, fewer than about 70 calories per 8 oz serving, fewer than about 50 calories per 8 oz serving, fewer than about 10 calories per 8 oz serving, or fewer than about 5 calories per 8 oz serving.
  • the beverage can comprise a pectin in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 950 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 850 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 750 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 650 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 600 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 550 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 450 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 400 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 350 ppm, or from about 1 ppm to about 300 ppm.
  • a pectin in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 950
  • the beverage can comprise a pectin in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 10 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 20 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 30 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 40 ppm to about 600 ppm, from about 50 ppm to about 500 ppm, from about 60 ppm to about 400 ppm, from about 70 ppm to about 350 ppm, from about 80 ppm to about 300 ppm, from about 90 ppm to about 300 ppm, or from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm.
  • a pectin in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 10 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 20 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 30 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 40 ppm to about 600 ppm, from about 50 ppm to about 500 ppm, from about
  • the beverage can comprise a pectin in an amount of about 50 ppm, about 60 ppm, about 70 ppm, about 80 ppm, about 90 ppm, about 100 ppm, about 1 10 ppm, about 120 ppm, about 130 ppm, about 140 ppm, about 150 ppm, about 200 ppm, about 250 ppm, about 300 ppm, about 350 ppm, about 400 ppm, about 450 ppm, about 500 ppm, about 600 ppm, about 700 ppm, about 800 ppm, about 900 ppm, or about 1000 ppm.
  • the beverage can comprise a first and optional second
  • each of the first and optional second xanthan gums can be present in the beverage in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 600 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 450 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 400 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 350 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 300 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 250 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 200 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 150 ppm, or from about 1 ppm to about 100 ppm.
  • the beverage can comprise a first and optional second xanthan gum each in an amount of about 10 ppm, about 15 ppm, about 20 ppm, about 25 ppm, about 30 ppm, about 35 ppm, about 40 ppm, about 45 ppm, about 50 ppm, about 55 ppm, about 60 ppm, about 65 ppm, about 70 ppm, about 75 ppm, about 80 ppm, about 85 ppm, about 90 ppm, about 95 ppm, about 100 ppm, about 150 ppm, about 200 ppm, about 250 ppm, or about 300 ppm.
  • the beverage further comprises an acidulant and,
  • Suitable acidulants include, but are not limited to phosphoric acid, citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, lactic acid, formic acid, ascorbic acid, fumaric acid, gluconic acid, succinic acid, maleic acid, adipic acid, and mixtures thereof.
  • Suitable flavorants include, but are not limited to a cola flavorant, a tea flavorant, a caramel flavorant, a coffee flavorant, a citrus flavorant (including, but not limited to, a lemon flavorant, a lime flavorant, an orange flavorant, a grapefruit flavorant, a mandarin orange flavorant, a tangerine flavorant, a tangelo flavorant, or a combination of any of the foregoing), an herbal flavorant, a berry flavoring (such as a flavorant derived from one or more of Barbados cherry, bearberry, blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry, cherry, choke cherry, cloudberry, cranberry, current, date, dewberry, elderberry, grape, gooseberry, huckleberry, loganberry, olallieberry, mulberry, raisin, plains berry, prairie berry, raspberry, saskatoon berry, salmonberry, seabuckthorn berry, sloe berry, strawberry, t
  • the beverage can comprise a non- nutritive sweetener.
  • the non-nutritive sweetener can be selected from the group consisting of a steviol glycoside, Lo Han Guo sweetener, rubusoside, siamenoside, monatin, curculin, glycyrrhizic acid, neohesperidin,
  • dihydrochalcone dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizin, glycyphyllin, phloridzin, trilobatin, phyllodulcin, brazzein, hernandulcin, osladin, polypodoside A, baiyunoside, pterocaryoside A and B,
  • mukurozioside mukurozioside, thaumatin, monellin, mabinlins I and II, phlomisoside I, periandrin I, abrusoside A, and cyclocarioside I, mogroside IV, mogroside V, or combinations thereof.
  • the non-nutritive sweetener in the beverage can be a steviol glycoside.
  • the steviol glycoside can be stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside G, rebaudioside H, rebaudioside I, rebaudioside J, rebaudioside K, rebaudioside L, rebaudioside M, rebaudioside N, rebaudioside O, rebaudioside P, rebaudioside Q, steviolbioside, dulcoside A, or a mixture of any of the foregoing.
  • the steviol glycoside is rebaudioside A, rebaudioside D, stevioside, rebaudioside M, or any combinations thereof.
  • the steviol glycoside in the beverage is rebaudioside
  • the steviol glycoside in the beverage is rebaudioside D. In other embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the beverage is rebaudioside M. In other embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the beverage is rebaudioside F. In other embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the beverage is mixture of rebaudiosides A and D. In still further embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the beverage is a mixture of rebaudiosides A, D, and M. In still further embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the beverage is a mixture of stevioside, rebaudioside A, and rebaudioside D. In yet another embodiment, the steviol glycoside is a mixture of rebaudiosides D, M, and stevioside.
  • the non-nutritive sweetener can be present in the non-nutritive sweetener
  • beverage in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 750 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 650 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 600 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 550 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 450 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 400 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 350 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 300 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 250 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 200 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 150 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 100 ppm, or from about 1 ppm to about 50 ppm, depending upon the particular non-nutritive sweetener(s) being used and the desired level of sweetness in the beverage.
  • the non- nutritive sweetener can be present in the beverage in an amount of about 1 ppm, about 10 ppm, about 50 ppm, about 100 ppm, about 150 ppm, about 200 ppm, about 250 ppm, about 300 ppm, about 350 ppm, about 400 ppm, about 450 ppm, about 500 ppm, about 550 ppm, about 600 ppm, about 650 ppm, about 700 ppm, about 750 ppm, or about 800 ppm.
  • the beverage can also include one or more salts.
  • the salt concentration can range from about 100 ppm to about 1000 ppm, or from about 200 ppm to about 800 ppm.
  • the salt can be sodium chloride.
  • the beverage composition can be completely or substantially salt free.
  • the beverage can further comprise caffeine. In other words, the beverage can further comprise caffeine.
  • the beverage can be substantially caffeine free, or is caffeine free.
  • the beverage can further comprise other ingredients such as antioxidants, food grade acids, and food grade bases.
  • Other beverage components such as colors, preservatives, carbon dioxide, buffering salts, and the like, can also be present.
  • Suitable food grade acids are water soluble organic acids and their salts and
  • Such acids are suitable for adjusting the pH of the food or beverage.
  • Suitable food grade bases are sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and
  • Such bases also are suitable for adjusting the pH of a food or beverage.
  • the beverage can be a carbonated beverage, a non- carbonated beverage, a fountain beverage, a frozen beverage, a frozen carbonated beverage, a fruit juice, a fruit juice-flavored drink, a fruit-flavored drink, a cola beverage, a sports drink, an energy drink, a fortified/enhanced water drink, a flavored water, a soy drink, a vegetable drink, a grain-based drink, a malt beverage, a fermented drink, a yogurt drink, kefir, a coffee beverage, a tea beverage, a dairy beverage, a smoothie drink, a caffeinated energy drink, or an alcoholic beverage.
  • the beverage can be a cola beverage. In other words, the beverage can be a cola beverage.
  • the cola beverage can comprise cola flavoring and a non-nutritive sweetener selected from the group consisting of a steviol glycoside, Lo Han Guo sweetener, rubusoside, siamenoside, monatin, curculin, glycyrrhizic acid, neohesperidin, dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizin, glycyphyllin, phloridzin, trilobatin, phyllodulcin, brazzein, hernandulcin, osladin, polypodoside A, baiyunoside, pterocaryoside A and B,
  • a non-nutritive sweetener selected from the group consisting of a steviol glycoside, Lo Han Guo sweetener, rubusoside, siamenoside, monatin, curculin, glycyrrhizic acid, neohesperidin, dihydrochalcone, g
  • mukurozioside mukurozioside, thaumatin, monellin, mabinlins I and II, phlomisoside I, periandrin I, abrusoside A, and cyclocarioside I, mogroside IV, mogroside V, or combinations thereof.
  • the non-nutritive sweetener can be a steviol glycoside.
  • the steviol glycoside can be selected from the group consisting of stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside G rebaudioside H rebaudioside I, rebaudioside J, rebaudioside K, rebaudioside L, rebaudioside M, rebaudioside N, rebaudioside O, rebaudioside P, rebaudioside Q, steviolbioside, dulcoside A, and combinations thereof.
  • the beverage can be a carbonated cola beverage
  • Carbonation in the form of carbon dioxide can be added for effervescence. Any of the techniques and carbonating equipment known in the art for carbonating beverages can be employed. Carbon dioxide can enhance beverage taste and appearance and can aid in safeguarding the beverage purity by inhibiting and/or destroying objectionable bacteria.
  • the beverage can have a C0 2 level up to about 4.0 volumes carbon dioxide. Other embodiments can have, for example, from about 0.5 to about 5.0 volumes of carbon dioxide.
  • one volume of carbon dioxide refers to the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by a given quantity of a given liquid, such as water, at 60° F (16° C) and one atmospheric pressure. A volume of gas occupies the same space as does the liquid by which it is dissolved.
  • the carbon dioxide content can be selected by those skilled in the art based on the desired level of effervescence and the impact of the carbon dioxide on the taste or mouthfeel of the beverage.
  • Beverages can have any of numerous different specific formulations or
  • the formulation of a beverage can vary, depending upon such factors as the product's intended market segment, its desired nutritional characteristics, flavor profile, and the like.
  • further ingredients can be added to the formulation of a particular beverage.
  • Further ingredients include, but are not limited to, one or more additional sweeteners in addition to any sweetener already present, electrolytes, vitamins, flavor enhancers, carbonation, preservatives, or any combination thereof. These ingredients can be added to any of the beverage compositions to vary the taste, mouthfeel, and/or nutritional values of the beverage composition.
  • Preservatives can be used in certain food or beverages. As used here, the term
  • preservatives include all suitable preservatives approved for use in beverage compositions, including, without limitation, such known chemical preservatives as benzoates, such as sodium, calcium, and potassium benzoate, sorbates, such as sodium, calcium, and potassium sorbate, citrates, such as sodium citrate and potassium citrate, polyphosphates, such as sodium hexametaphosphate (SFDVIP), and mixtures thereof, and antioxidants such as ascorbic acid, EDTA, BHA, BHT, TBHQ, dehydroacetic acid, dimethyldicarbonate, ethoxyquin, heptylparaben, and combinations thereof. Preservatives can be used in amounts not exceeding mandated maximum levels under applicable laws and regulations.
  • composition described herein can be a beverage
  • the beverage concentrate can comprise a pectin in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 7000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 6500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 6000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 5500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 5000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 4500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 4000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 3500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 3000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 2500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 2000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 1500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 600 ppm,
  • the beverage concentrate can comprise a pectin in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 7000 ppm, from about 100 ppm to about 6000 ppm, from about 200 ppm to about 5000 ppm, from about 300 ppm to about 4000 ppm, from about 400 ppm to about 3000 ppm, from about 300 ppm to about 2000 ppm, from about 300 ppm to about 1900 ppm, or from about 300 ppm to about 1800 ppm.
  • the beverage concentrate can comprise a pectin in an amount of about 100 ppm, about 200 ppm, about 300 ppm, about 400 ppm, about 500 ppm, about 600 ppm, about 700 ppm, about 800 ppm, about 900 ppm, about 1000 ppm, about 1200 ppm, about 1400 ppm, about 1600 ppm, about 1800 ppm, or about 2000 ppm.
  • the beverage concentrate can comprise a first and optional second xanthan gums, wherein each of the first and optional second xanthan gums can be present in the beverage concentrate in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 2500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 2000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 1500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 950 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 850 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 750 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 650 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 600 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 550 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 450 ppm
  • the beverage concentrate can comprise a first and optional second xanthan gum each in an amount of about 50 ppm, about 100 ppm, about 150 ppm, about 200 ppm, about 250 ppm, about 300 ppm, about 350 ppm, about 400 ppm, about 450 ppm, about 500 ppm, about 550 ppm, or about 600 ppm.
  • beverage concentrates can be readily recognized by those skilled in the art.
  • one or more salts can be included in the beverage concentrate in an amount ranging from about 600 ppm to about 6000 ppm, or from about 1200 ppm to about 2400 ppm.
  • beverage concentrates can be completely or substantially salt free.
  • ready-to-drink beverages can be prepared from the beverage concentrate by adding a certain volume of water to the concentrate.
  • a ready-to-drink beverage can be prepared from the beverage concentrate by combining 1 part concentrate with about 3 to about 7 parts water.
  • the ready-to-drink beverage can be prepared by combining 1 part concentrate with 5 parts water.
  • the present disclosure also includes a kit comprising the beverage concentrate.
  • the kit can comprise any of the additional elements required for preparing a concentrate, or beverage (from the concentrate), such as flavorings, acids, antioxidants, etc., exclusive of, or optionally including, any additional water that might be required to dilute the concentrate.
  • the kit can further include instructions for preparing a beverage.
  • the kit can be provided to a beverage bottler or to a beverage retailer for preparing beverages on a commercial scale. When provided to a retailer, the kit can contain instructions for preparing beverages using a post-mix delivery system, such as calibration instructions, etc.
  • kits comprising one or more pods
  • the kit can further include a beverage-dispensing apparatus adapted to receive the one or more pods or cartridges, wherein, upon activation by a user, the beverage dispensing apparatus combines the contents of one pod or cartridge with an appropriate volume of optionally carbonated water, or other diluent, to provide a single- or multiple-serve beverage.
  • the kit can include instructions for operating the beverage-dispensing apparatus, cleaning the apparatus, and refilling and/or recycling spent pods or cartridges.
  • the beverage- dispensing apparatus can be suitable for use in a commercial setting, such as a retail environment. In other embodiments, the beverage dispensing apparatus can be suitable for home or "on the go" use.
  • Pods and cartridges adapted to store a beverage concentrate for preparing single- or multiple-serve beverages as well as beverage dispensing apparatuses adapted to receive pods and cartridges for preparing a single- or multiple- serve beverage, both for home and commercial use, are known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • the present disclosure provides a method for improving mouthfeel of a beverage.
  • the method for improving mouthfeel of a beverage comprises adding to a beverage or beverage concentrate a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 10,000 Da to about 1,000,000 Da, from about 20,000 Da to about 800,000 Da, from about 30,000 Da to about 600,000 Da, from about 40,000 Da to about 500,000 Da, or from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da, and a first and an optional second xanthan gum each having an average molecular weight ranging from about 1,000,000 Da to about 50,000,000 Da, from about 2,000,000 Da to about 45,000,000 Da, from about 3,000,000 Da to about 40,000,000 Da, or from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
  • the method for improving mouthfeel of a beverage comprises adding to a beverage or beverage concentrate a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da, and a first and an optional second xanthan gum each having an average molecular weight ranging from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
  • compositions of the present disclosure can be prepared using suitable
  • the compositions can be prepared by adding a sufficient amount of the pectin, a sufficient amount of the first xanthan gum, and optionally a sufficient amount of the second xanthan gum in water, or other appropriate diluent.
  • the adding of ingredients can be effected by any appropriate means that are known in the art.
  • the compositions can be prepared by dissolving any two ingredients in water, or other appropriate diluent, and then adding the third ingredient to the mixture.
  • the compositions can be prepared by dissolving one of the ingredients in water, or other appropriate diluent, and then adding the other two ingredients to the mixture.
  • the pectin, the first xanthan gum, and optionally the second xanthan gum can be added to the water, or other appropriate diluent, at the same time or individually in any order.
  • the pectin, the first xanthan gum, and optionally the second xanthan gum can be added to water, or other appropriate diluent, at any temperature required to result in dissolution of the various ingredients.
  • the pectin, the first xanthan gum, and optionally, the second xanthan gum can be added to water, or other appropriate diluent, at a temperature ranging from about 15 °C to about 100 °C, from about 18 °C to about 80 °C, from about 18 °C to about 60 °C, from about 18 °C to about 40 °C, or from about 18 °C to about 30 °C.
  • the pectin, the first xanthan gum, and optionally, the second xanthan gum can be added to water, or other appropriate diluent, at a temperature of about 18 °C, about 19 °C, about 20 °C, about 21 °C, about 22 °C, about 23 °C, about 24 °C, about 25 °C, about 26 °C, about 27 °C, about 28 °C, about 29 °C, or about 30 °C.
  • compositions can be mixed at high or low shear and at any of the identified temperatures, as necessary, to induce or aid dissolution. It is within the skill of the ordinary skilled artisan to identify the appropriate shear level and/or temperature for a given mixture to obtain the results described herein.
  • composition of present disclosure can also be used in food products.
  • suitable food products include, but are not limited to, oatmeal, cereal, baked goods, cookies, crackers, cakes, brownies, breads, snack foods (such as snack bars), potato or tortilla chips, popcorn, rice cakes, and other grain-based food products.
  • the composition of the present disclosure can also be suitable for use in cooking, baking (such as for use in cookies, cakes, pies, brownies, breads, granola bars, etc.), for preparing sweetened toppings, such as icings, and for use in jellies, jams, preserves, oat-based products, and the like. It is similarly suitable for use in frozen dairy products, such as ice cream, as well as in whipped toppings.
  • a composition comprising a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da; and a first xanthan gum having an average molecular weight ranging from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
  • apple pectins consisting of apple pectins, citrus pectins, grape pectins, and carrot pectins.
  • E3 The composition of E2, wherein the pectin is apple pectin.
  • composition of El wherein the first xanthan gum is selected from the group consisting of xanthan XLM, xanthan XMM, xanthan XHM, xanthan XDI, and xanthan XMAS.
  • E5. The composition of E4, wherein the first xanthan gum is selected from the group consisting of xanthan XMM and xanthan XMAS.
  • E6 The composition of El, wherein the pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about 50% to about 99%.
  • E7 The composition of E6, wherein the pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about 80% to about 99%.
  • E8 The composition of E7, wherein the pectin has a degree of esterification of at least about 85%.
  • E9. The composition of El, wherein the pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 50 ppm to about 4000 ppm.
  • E10 The composition of E9, wherein the pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 50 ppm to about 1000 ppm.
  • El 1 The composition of E10, wherein the pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm.
  • E12. The composition of El, wherein the first xanthan gum is present in the composition at a concentration of less than about 3000 ppm.
  • E13 The composition of El, wherein the first xanthan gum is present in the composition at a concentration of less than about 1000 ppm.
  • E14 The composition of El, wherein the first xanthan gum is present in the composition at a concentration of less than about 100 ppm.
  • molecular weight ranging from about 6,000,000 Da to about 10,000,000 Da.
  • molecular weight ranging from about 8,000,000 Da to about 9,000,000 Da.
  • molecular weight ranging from about 25,000,000 Da to about 40,000,000 Da.
  • molecular weight ranging from about 30,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
  • E19 The composition of E15, further comprising a second xanthan gum, wherein the second xanthan gum has an average molecular weight ranging from about 25,000,000
  • E20 The composition of E16, further comprising a second xanthan gum, wherein the second xanthan gum has an average molecular weight ranging from about 30,000,000
  • E21 The composition of El, wherein the pectin has an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 300,000 Da.
  • E22 The composition of E21, wherein the pectin has an average molecular
  • E23 The composition of E20, wherein the pectin has an average molecular
  • E24 The composition of El, comprising from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of the pectin; and less than about 100 ppm of the first xanthan gum.
  • E25 The composition of E19, comprising from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of the pectin; less than about 100 ppm of the first xanthan gum; and less than about 100 ppm of the second xanthan gum.
  • E26 The composition of E24, wherein the pectin is apple pectin.
  • E27 The composition of E24, wherein the first xanthan gum is selected from the group consisting of xanthan XMM and xanthan XMAS.
  • E28 The composition of E25, wherein the first xanthan gum and the second xanthan gum are selected from the group consisting of xanthan XMM and xanthan
  • E29 The composition of El, wherein the composition has a viscosity ranging from about 1.0 to about 1.5.
  • E30 The composition of E29, wherein the composition has a viscosity ranging from about 1.1 to about 1.4.
  • E31 The composition of El, wherein the composition has a coefficient of friction ranging from about 0.9 to about 1.4.
  • E32 The composition of E31, wherein the composition has a coefficient of
  • E33 The composition of El, further comprising water.
  • composition of El further comprising a second pectin having an
  • average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da.
  • E35 The composition of E34, wherein the second pectin is selected from the group consisting of apple pectins, citrus pectins, grape pectins, and carrot pectins.
  • E36 The composition of El, wherein the composition is a beverage.
  • E37 The beverage of E36, further comprising a non-nutritive sweetener.
  • E38 The beverage of E37, wherein the non-nutritive sweetener is selected from the group consisting of a steviol glycoside, Lo Han Guo sweetener, rubusoside, siamenoside, monatin, curculin, glycyrrhizic acid, neohesperidin, dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizin, glycyphyllin, phloridzin, trilobatin, phyllodulcin, brazzein, hernandulcin, osladin, polypodoside A, baiyunoside, pterocaryoside A and B, mukurozioside, thaumatin, monellin, mabinlins I and II, phlomisoside I, periandrin I, abrusoside A, and cyclocarioside I, mogroside IV, mogroside V, or combinations thereof.
  • E39 The beverage of E39.
  • E40 The beverage of E39, wherein the steviol glycoside is selected from the group consisting of stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside G rebaudioside H rebaudioside I, rebaudioside J, rebaudioside K, rebaudioside L, rebaudioside M, rebaudioside N, rebaudioside O, rebaudioside P, rebaudioside Q, steviolbioside, dulcoside A, and combinations thereof.
  • the steviol glycoside is selected from the group consisting of stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside G rebaudioside H rebaudioside I, rebaudioside J,
  • E41 The beverage of E36, wherein the beverage is a carbonated beverage, a non- carbonated beverage, a fountain beverage, a frozen carbonated beverage, a fruit juice, a fruit juice-flavored drink, a fruit-flavored drink, a cola beverage, a sports drink, an energy drink, a fortified/enhanced water drink, a flavored water, a soy drink, a vegetable drink, a grain-based drink, a malt beverage, a fermented drink, a yogurt drink, kefir, a coffee beverage, a tea beverage, or a dairy beverage.
  • E42 The beverage of E41, wherein the beverage is a cola beverage.
  • E43 The beverage of E42, further comprising cola flavoring and a non-nutritive sweetener.
  • E44 The beverage of E43, wherein the non-nutritive sweetener is selected from the group consisting of a steviol glycoside, Lo Han Guo sweetener, rubusoside, siamenoside, monatin, curculin, glycyrrhizic acid, neohesperidin, dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizin, glycyphyllin, phloridzin, trilobatin, phyllodulcin, brazzein, hernandulcin, osladin, polypodoside A, baiyunoside, pterocaryoside A and B, mukurozioside, thaumatin, monellin, mabinlins I and II, phlomisoside I, periandrin I, abrusoside A, and cyclocarioside I, mogroside IV, mogroside V, or combinations thereof.
  • the non-nutritive sweetener is selected from the group
  • E45 A method for improving mouthfeel of a beverage, comprising adding to the beverage a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da; and a first and an optional second xanthan gum each having an average molecular weight ranging from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
  • Example 1 Viscosity and Coefficients of Friction for Individual Pectins and Xanthan Gums 182] The molecular weights of the four commercially available pectins and five
  • GPC gel permeation chromatography
  • a diet cola base sample was prepared by adding 0.10175 g acesulfame potassium,
  • the viscosity for each sample and the diet cola base sample was determined using an ANTON PAAR MCR 702 rheometer with a cone and plate geometry. Measurements were taken at constant temperature (25 °C) over a range of shear rates (1-100 reciprocal seconds) in order to determine any shear thinning or shear thickening behavior. The measurements were repeated in triplicate and then averaged. The reported viscosity was assumed to be that of a Newtonian fluid and was the average of all the values across the shear rate range after discarding outliers. The viscosity for each sample and the diet cola base sample is shown in Figure 3.
  • the coefficient of friction for each sample and the diet cola base sample was then determined using a PCS INSTRUMENTS MTM2 mini traction machine fitted with a PDMS ball and PDMS disk. A pot filler was used to reduce the amount of sample needed to approximately 12 mL. The device measured the coefficient of friction over a range of sliding speeds (1-600 mm/s) at a set slide-roll ratio of 50%. The measurements were taken in triplicate and the values were averaged across all three runs to generate a friction graph. The data was then plotted with friction coefficients (dimensionless) on the y-axis against log of sliding speed (mm/sec) on the x-axis. The coefficient of friction for each sample and the diet cola base sample is shown in Figure 4.
  • Figures 3 and 4 show that the xanthan gums have a predominant effect on
  • Figure 6 shows the friction-type and viscosity -type attributes for each of the four pectins and each of the four xanthan gums. Data points trending up on the vertical axis indicate increased friction, while data points trending down on the vertical axis indicate increased lubrication, or less friction. Similarly, data points trending to the left on the horizontal axis indicate increased viscosity, while data points trending to the right on the horizontal axis indicate decreased viscosity. Thus, according to Figure 6, the xanthan gums exhibited viscous-type attributes, except for xanthan XMAS, which had an increasing effect on friction. Figure 6 also shows that all four pectins exhibited at least some friction-type attributes.
  • Figure 7 shows the viscosity for each of the four pectins and each of the four xanthan gums. Like Figure 6, Figure 7 indicates that the xanthan gums, with the exception of xanthan XMAS, had viscosity -type attributes.
  • Figure 8 shows the coefficient of friction for each of the four pectins and each of the four xanthan gums. Like Figure 6, Figure 8 indicates that pectins with higher degrees of esterification tended to be more lubricating.
  • a regular cola base sample was prepared by adding 152.22 g high fructose corn syrup, 0.6437 g 80% phosphoric acid, and 0.0723 g anhydrous citric acid to 1000 ml treated water and stirring.
  • a diet cola base sample was prepared in accordance with the procedures described in Example 1.
  • a "gold" cola base sample was prepared by adding 0.087 g of rebaudioside A (Reb A 95), 0.2 g 80% phosphoric acid, and 28.55 g sucrose to 1000 ml treated water and stirring.
  • Concentrates of each of the pectins and each of the xanthan gums listed in Table 4 were prepared by dissolving a sufficient amount of each pectin or xanthan gum in water to obtain 2000 ppm solutions for the pectins and 1000 ppm solutions for the xanthan gums. 20 samples were then prepared by adding sufficient amounts of the pectin concentrate or xanthan gum concentrate to an appropriate volume of the diet cola base sample to obtain beverage samples having the concentrations specified in Table 4.
  • Figure 9 shows that pectins having a high degree of esterification were more lubricating and that apple pectin exhibited a more neutral character at the concentrations listed in Table 4 in that it does not exhibit large viscosity -type or friction-type attributes.
  • Figure 9 also shows that both xanthan XMM and xanthan XMAS exhibit viscosity -type attributes.
  • Figure 9 further shows that the tested blends exhibit a more neutral character and mask the more extreme viscosity -type and friction-type attributes shown by the individual pectins and xanthan gums.
  • Figures 10 and 11 show the highly lubricating character of pectin with a high degree of esterification (PEC90) and the large viscosity -type attributes of both xanthan XMM and xanthan XMAS.
  • Figure 12 shows that the viscosity -type attributes and the friction-type attributes only change marginally as the concentration of apple pectin increases.
  • Figure 12 indicates that the friction-type attributes marginally decrease while the viscosity -type attributes marginally increase as the concentration of apple pectin increases.
  • Figure 13 shows that the viscosity -type attributes of citrus pectin (PEC90) only increases marginally with increasing concentration. However, Figure 13 also indicates that friction-type attributes significantly decrease (becomes more lubricating) as the concentration of citrus pectin (PEC90) increases.
  • Figure 14 shows that the viscosity -type attributes for xanthan XMAS significantly increase with increasing concentration, while the friction-type attributes remain unchanged.
  • Figure 15 shows that the viscosity -type attributes for xanthan XMM increase with increasing concentration, but at a slower rate than shown in Figure 13 with xanthan XMAS. Figure 15 also indicates that increasing the concentration of xanthan XMM only marginally increases the friction-type attributes.
  • BIOPAT MODDE and BIOPAT SIMCA from SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH GMBH were used to predict concentration effects on viscosity-type and friction-type attributes for apple pectin (APec), citrus pectin (PEC90), xanthan XMAS, xanthan XMM, and combinations thereof.
  • APIec apple pectin
  • PEC90 citrus pectin
  • xanthan XMAS xanthan XMM
  • Each program was set to target the viscosity and friction of regular cola with run iterations that would lead to blends with viscosity and friction values as close to regular cola as possible. The results are shown in Figures 16-19.
  • Figure 16 indicates that apple pectin at about 115 ppm and xanthan XMM at about
  • Figure 20 is a plot of the coefficient of friction (y-axis) for a given sample versus its normalized sliding speed (x-axis) in Pa*m units.
  • the peak coefficient of friction in Figure 20 for each tested sample is listed in Table 7 and indicates that blending apple pectin with either xanthan XMM or xanthan XMAS results in a coefficient of friction and viscosity in a diet cola base that is similar to a regular cola base. Accordingly, when added to a diet cola base sample, the pectin and xanthan gum blends listed in Table 6 exhibit mouthfeel characteristics similar to a regular cola base sample.

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Abstract

This disclosure provides novel compositions comprising a pectin, a first xanthan gum, and optionally a second xanthan gum. These compositions are useful for improving mouthfeel properties of non-nutritive sweeteners, such as steviol glycosides and blends thereof, in food and beverages containing the same.

Description

MOUTHFEEL MODULATION IN REDUCED AND SUGAR-FREE
BEVERAGES USING A BLEND OF PECTIN AND XANTHAN GUM
FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure is directed to a composition having improved mouthfeel and methods of improving mouthfeel in a beverage, and food and beverages containing the same.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Nutritive sweeteners such as sucrose or high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) impart sweetness and rich mouthfeel to beverages. However, when sugar is wholly or partially replaced with one or more high intensity non-nutritive sweeteners, there is an undesirable change in mouthfeel.
[0003] Food and beverage manufacturers have attempted to improve mouthfeel and
flavor profiles of non-nutritive sweeteners using taste masking or taste altering agents. For example, WO 01/11988 discloses a method of altering or modifying sensory qualities, including mouthfeel, of artificial or high intensity sweetener compositions by adding an effective amount of a plant-derived polymeric polyphenol material.
[0004] Despite the disclosure of WO 01/11988, there is still a need for compositions and methods suitable for improving the mouthfeel of beverages and foods containing non- nutritive sweeteners.
BRIEF SUMMARY
[0005] The present disclosure is directed to a composition having improved mouthfeel comprising blends of pectin and xanthan gum, and methods of improving mouthfeel in a beverage. The compositions can be used in various products, including beverages, beverage concentrates, and food products. In certain embodiments, the composition can be added to beverage or food products.
[0006] In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a composition
comprising a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Daltons (Da) to about 400,000 Da; and a first xanthan gum having an average molecular weight ranging from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da. In some embodiments, the pectin is selected from the group consisting of apple pectins, citrus pectins, grape pectins, and carrot pectins. In particular embodiments, the pectin is apple pectin.
[0007] In some embodiments, the first xanthan gum is selected from the group consisting of xanthan XLM, xanthan XMM, xanthan XHM, xanthan XDI, and xanthan XMAS. In particular embodiments, the first xanthan gum is selected from the group consisting of xanthan XMM and xanthan XMAS.
[0008] In some embodiments, the pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about
50% to about 99%. In other embodiments, the pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about 80% to about 99%.
[0009] In some embodiments, the pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 50 ppm to about 4000 ppm. In other embodiments, the pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 50 ppm to about 1000 ppm.
[0010] In some embodiments, the first xanthan gum is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 3000 ppm. In other embodiments, the first xanthan gum is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 1000 ppm.
[0011] In some embodiments, the first xanthan gum has an average molecular weight ranging from about 6,000,000 Da to about 10,000,000 Da. In other embodiments, the first xanthan gum has an average molecular weight ranging from about 25,000,000 Da to about 40,000,000 Da.
[0012] In certain embodiments, the composition of the present disclosure further
comprises a second xanthan gum, wherein the second xanthan gum has an average molecular weight ranging from about 25,000,000 Da to about 40,000,000 Da.
[0013] In some embodiments, the pectin has an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 300,000 Da. In other embodiments, the pectin has an average molecular weight ranging from about 100,000 Da to about 200,000 Da.
[0014] In some embodiments, the composition comprises from about 100 ppm to about
300 ppm of a pectin; and from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of a first xanthan gum. In other embodiments, the composition comprises from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of a pectin; from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of a first xanthan gum; and from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of a second xanthan gum.
[0015] In some embodiments, the composition has a viscosity ranging from about 1.0 to about 1.5. In some embodiments, the composition has a coefficient of friction ranging from about 0.9 to about 1.4.
[0016] In some embodiments, the composition comprises a second pectin having an
average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da.
[0017] In some embodiments, the composition is a beverage. In some embodiments, the beverage comprises a non-nutritive sweetener. In certain embodiments, the non-nutritive sweetener is selected from the group consisting of a steviol glycoside, Lo Han Guo sweetener, rubusoside, siamenoside, monatin, curculin, glycyrrhizic acid, neohesperidin, dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizin, glycyphyllin, phloridzin, trilobatin, phyllodulcin, brazzein, hernandulcin, osladin, polypodoside A, baiyunoside, pterocaryoside A and B,
mukurozioside, thaumatin, monellin, mabinlins I and II, phlomisoside I, periandrin I, abrusoside A, and cyclocarioside I, mogroside IV, mogroside V, or combinations thereof.
[0018] In some embodiments, the non-nutritive sweetener is a steviol glycoside. In
particular embodiments, the steviol glycoside is selected from the group consisting of stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside G rebaudioside H rebaudioside I, rebaudioside J, rebaudioside K, rebaudioside L, rebaudioside M, rebaudioside N, rebaudioside O, rebaudioside P, rebaudioside Q, steviolbioside, dulcoside A, and combinations thereof.
[0019] In some embodiments, the beverage is a carbonated beverage, a non-carbonated beverage, a fountain beverage, a frozen beverage, a frozen carbonated beverage, a fruit juice, a fruit juice-flavored drink, a fruit-flavored drink, a cola beverage, a sports drink, an energy drink, a fortified/enhanced water drink, a flavored water, a soy drink, a vegetable drink, a grain-based drink, a malt beverage, a fermented drink, a yogurt drink, kefir, a coffee beverage, a tea beverage, a dairy beverage, a smoothie drink, a caffeinated energy drink, or an alcoholic beverage.
[0020] In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a method for
improving mouthfeel of a beverage, comprising adding to the beverage a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da; and a first xanthan gum having an average molecular weight ranging from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS/FIGURES
[0021] The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the
embodiments, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended figures. For the purpose of illustration, the figures may describe the use of specific embodiments. It should be understood, however, that the compounds, formulations, compositions, and methods described herein are not limited to the precise embodiments discussed or described in the figures.
[0022] FIG. 1 depicts a general structure for the pectins disclosed herein.
[0023] FIG. 2 depicts a general structure for the xanthan gums disclosed herein.
[0024] FIG. 3 depicts a graph showing the viscosity for a diet cola base sample and
various pectins and xanthan gums.
[0025] FIG. 4 depicts a graph showing the coefficient of friction for a diet cola base
sample and various pectins and xanthan gums.
[0026] FIG. 5 is a table showing the coefficient of friction and viscosity of aqueous
samples containing different concentrations of pectins and xanthan gums.
[0027] FIG. 6 is a PCA plot showing the friction-type and viscosity-type attributes for aqueous samples containing various pectins and xanthan gums.
[0028] FIG. 7 depicts the viscosity for aqueous samples containing various pectins and xanthan gums.
[0029] FIG. 8 depicts the coefficient of friction for aqueous samples containing various pectins and xanthan gums.
[0030] FIG. 9 is a PCA plot showing the friction-type and viscosity-type attributes for aqueous samples containing combinations of pectins and xanthan gums.
[0031] FIG. 10 depicts the viscosity for aqueous samples of individual pectins, individual xanthan gums, and combinations thereof.
[0032] FIG. 11 depicts the coefficient of friction for aqueous samples of individual
pectins, individual xanthan gums, and combinations thereof.
[0033] FIG. 12 depicts graphs showing the change in viscosity and coefficient of friction for differing concentrations of apple pectin. [0034] FIG. 13 depicts graphs showing the change in viscosity and coefficient of friction for differing concentrations of citrus pectin PEC90.
[0035] FIG. 14 depicts graphs showing the change in viscosity and coefficient of friction for differing concentrations of xanthan XMAS.
[0036] FIG. 15 depicts graphs showing the change in viscosity and coefficient of friction for differing concentrations of xanthan XMM.
[0037] FIG. 16 depicts graphs generated by computer modeling showing predictive changes in viscosity and coefficient of friction for blends containing varying
concentrations of apple pectin (APec), citrus pectin (PEC90), xanthan XMAS, and xanthan XMM.
[0038] FIG. 17 depicts graphs generated by computer modeling showing predictive changes in viscosity and coefficient of friction for blends containing varying
concentrations of apple pectin (APec), citrus pectin (PEC90), xanthan XMAS, and xanthan XMM.
[0039] FIG. 18 depicts graphs generated by computer modeling showing predictive changes in viscosity and coefficient of friction for blends containing varying
concentrations of apple pectin (APec), citrus pectin (PEC90), xanthan XMAS, and xanthan XMM.
[0040] FIG. 19 depicts graphs generated by computer modeling showing predictive changes in viscosity and coefficient of friction for blends containing varying
concentrations of apple pectin (APec), citrus pectin (PEC90), xanthan XMAS, and xanthan XMM.
[0041] FIG. 20 is a graph showing the results of tribology experiments using blends containing apple pectin (APec), citrus pectin (PEC90), xanthan XMAS, and xanthan XMM.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0042] Potent non-nutritive sweeteners, including steviol glycosides, often have
undesirable mouthfeel properties. It has now been unexpectedly discovered that these undesirable mouthfeel properties including, but not limited to, watered-down, thin, and low flavor perception can be improved by a composition comprising a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Daltons (Da) to about 400,000 Da, and a first, and optionally a second, xanthan gum each having an average molecular weight ranging from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
Definitions
[0043] Various embodiments of the compositions and methods disclosed herein are
possible and will be apparent to the person of ordinary skill in the art, given the benefit of this disclosure. In this disclosure reference to "some embodiments," "certain
embodiments," "particular embodiments" and similar phrases each means that those embodiments are non-limiting examples of the subject matter described herein. .
[0044] The articles "a," "an," and "the" are used herein to refer to one or to more than one
(that is, at least one) of the grammatical object of the article. By way of example, "a compound" means one compound or more than one compound.
[0045] The term "about" is used throughout this disclosure and the appended claims to account for ordinary inaccuracy and variability, such as in measurement, testing and the like. As used herein, the term "about" can mean ±10% of the noted value. By way of example only, a composition comprising "about 30 ppm" of a compound could include from 27 ppm of the compound up to and including 33 ppm of the compound.
[0046] The terms "treated water," "purified water," "demineralized water," "distilled water," and "r-o water" are understood to be generally synonymous, and refer to water from which substantially all mineral content has been removed, typically containing no more than about 500 ppm total dissolved solids, such as 250 ppm total dissolved solids. Methods of producing treated water are known to those of ordinary skill in the art and include deionization, distillation, filtration and reverse osmosis ("r-o"), among others, for example, as disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 7,052,725.
[0047] As used herein, "taste" refers to a combination of sweetness perception, temporal effects of sweetness perception (on-set and duration), off-tastes, such as bitterness and metallic taste, residual perception (aftertaste), and tactile perception, such as body and thickness.
[0048] As used herein, "mouthfeel" refers to physical sensations in the mouth produced by a food or beverage, including, but not limited to, heaviness, thickness, viscosity, wetness, smoothness, and mouth coating. [0049] The term "nutritive sweetener" refers to sweeteners that provide significant caloric content in typical usage amounts, such as more than about 5 calories per 8 oz. serving of a beverage.
[0050] As used herein, the term "non-nutritive sweetener" refers to all sweeteners other than nutritive sweeteners.
[0051] The term "concentrate" is used throughout the specification and refers to
compositions suitable for use in beverage or food products.
[0052] The term "pectin" refers to a polysaccharide that is present in fruits and vegetables and that has galacturonic acid segments with rhamnose side chains. Exemplary pectins include, but are not limited to, apple pectins, citrus pectins, grape pectins, carrot pectins, and combinations thereof.
[0053] The phrase "degree of esterification" (DE) refers to the amount or percentage of esterified galacturonic acid units within a pectin structure. The galacturonic acid esters can be, for example, methyl esters, ethyl esters, propyl esters, etc. In typical
embodiments, the galacturonic acid esters are methyl esters
[0054] The phrase "xanthan gum" refers to polysaccharides with a β-(1,4) linked glucan backbone with side chains comprising glucaronic acid between two mannose groups. A general structure for a xanthan gum as disclosed herein is shown in Figure 2.
[0055] The phrase "apple pectin" refers to pectins obtained from apples.
[0056] The terms "citrus pectin DE 60%" (PEC60) refers to pectins obtained from citrus sources. The pectins typically have a degree of esterification ranging from about 55% to about 70%.
[0057] The terms "citrus pectin DE 90%" (PEC90) refers to pectins obtained from citrus sources. These pectins typically have a degree of esterification greater than about 85%. Compositions
[0058] In certain embodiments, the present disclosure provides a composition comprising a pectin and a first xanthan gum. In certain embodiments, the composition can further comprise a second xanthan gum. In some embodiments, the composition comprising a pectin and a first xanthan gum and/or the composition comprising a pectin, a first xanthan gum, and a second xanthan gum can also comprise water.
[0059] In some embodiments, the pectin in the composition can have an average
molecular weight ranging from about 10,000 Da to about 1,000,000 Da. In other embodiments, the pectin can have an average molecular weight ranging from about 20,000 Da to about 800,000 Da, from about 30,000 Da to about 600,000 Da, from about 40,000 Da to about 500,000 Da, from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da, from about 50,000 Da to about 300,000 Da, from about 60,000 Da to about 280,000 Da, from about 70,000 Da to about 260,000 Da, from about 80,000 Da to about 240,000 Da, from about 90,000 Da to about 220,000 Da, from about 100,000 Da to about 200,000 Da, from about 1 10,000 Da to about 190,000 Da, from about 120,000 Da to about 180,000 Da, from about 130,000 Da to about 170,000 Da, or from about 140,000 Da to about 160,000 Da. In particular embodiments, the pectin has an average molecular weight of about 100,000 Da, about 1 10,000 Da, about 120,000 Da, about 130,000 Da, about 140,000 Da, about 150,000 Da, about 160,000 Da, about 170,000 Da, about 180,000 Da, about 190,000 Da, or about 200,000 Da.
In some embodiments, the pectin can be present in the composition in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 10,000 ppm. In other embodiments, the pectin can be present in an amount ranging from about 10 ppm to about 9000 ppm, from about 20 ppm to about 8000 ppm, from about 30 ppm to about 7000 ppm, from about 40 ppm to about 6000 ppm, from about 50 ppm to about 5000 ppm, from about 50 ppm to about 4000 ppm, from about 50 ppm to about 3000 ppm, from about 50 ppm to about 2000 ppm, from about 50 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 60 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 70 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 80 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 90 ppm to about 600 ppm, from about 100 ppm to about 500 ppm, from about 100 ppm to about 400 ppm, or from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm. In particular embodiments, the pectin can be present in an amount of about 50 ppm, about 60 ppm, about 70 ppm, about 80 ppm, about 90 ppm, about 100 ppm, about 1 10 ppm, about 120 ppm, about 130 ppm, about 140 ppm, about 150 ppm, about 160 ppm, about 170 ppm, about 180 ppm, about 190 ppm, about 200 ppm, about 210 ppm, about 220 ppm, about 230 ppm, about 240 ppm, about 250 ppm, about 260 ppm, about 270 ppm, about 280 ppm, about 290 ppm, about 300 ppm, about 3 10 ppm, about 320 ppm, about 330 ppm, about 340 ppm, about 350 ppm, about 400 ppm, about 450 ppm, about 500 ppm, about 600 ppm, about 700 ppm, about 800 ppm, about 900 ppm, about 1000 ppm, about 1 100 ppm, about 1200 ppm, about 1300 ppm, about 1400 ppm, about 1500 ppm, about 1600 ppm, about 1700 ppm, or about 1800 ppm. [0061] In some embodiments, the pectin can have a degree of esterification ranging from about 40% to about 100%>. In other embodiments, the pectin can have a degree of esterification ranging from about 45% to about 99%, about 50% to about 99%, about 55% to about 99%, about 60% to about 99%, about 65% to about 99%, about 70% to about 99%, about 75% to about 99%, about 80% to about 99%, or about 85% to about 99%. In particular embodiments, the pectin can have a degree of esterification of about 40%, about 45%, about 50%, about 55%, about 60%, about 65%, about 70%, about 75%, about 80%, about 85%, about 90%, about 95%, about 99%, or about 100%. In other embodiments, the pectin can have a degree of esterification of at least about 40%, at least about 45%), at least about 50%, at least about 55%, at least about 60%, at least about 65%, at least about 70%, at least about 75%, at least about 80%, at least about 85%, at least about 90%), at least about 95%, or at least about 99%.
[0062] Examples of pectins suitable for use in the composition can be selected from any known source of pectin, including, but not limited to, apple pectins, citrus pectins, grape pectins, carrot pectins, and combinations thereof.
[0063] In some embodiments, the pectin can be apple pectin and can have a degree of esterification of about 50% to about 60%, and in particular embodiments, of about 55%, or of about 55.4%. In other embodiments, the pectin can be citrus pectin and can have a degree of esterification of about 50% to about 60%, and in particular embodiments, of about 58%), or of about 58.4%. In further embodiments, the pectin can be citrus pectin and can have a degree of esterification of about 90%.
[0064] Exemplary commercially available pectins include, but are not limited to, apple pectin (SIGMA- ALDRICH, Prod. No. 93854), citrus peel pectin ( SIGMA- ALDRICH, Prod. No. P9135), citrus pectin with a degree of esterification of 60% (SIGMA- ALDRICH, Prod. No. P9436), and citrus pectin with a degree of esterification of 90% (SIGMA- ALDRICH, Prod. No. P9561). Additional properties for these commercially available pectins, including average molecular weight and structural configuration, are listed below in Table 1. The molecular weights listed in Table 1 were determined in accordance with the procedures described in Example 1. Table 1
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[0065] *The abbreviation "DE" in Table 1 indicates the degree of esterification of the listed pectin. The degree of esterification can be determined by any method known in the art, including, but not limited to, infrared (IR) spectroscopy. For example, the degree of esterification can be determined by using the methods disclosed in Voragen, A.G.J., et al., Determination of the degree of methylation and acetylation of pectins by h.p.l.c, Food Hydrocolloids, 1(1), 65-70 (1986).
[0066] The first and optional second xanthan gums in the composition can each have an average molecular weight ranging from about 1,000,000 Da to about 50,000,000 Da. In other embodiments, the first and optional second xanthan gums can each have an average molecular weight ranging from about 2,000,000 Da to about 45,000,000 Da, from about 3,000,000 Da to about 40,000,000 Da, or from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
[0067] In some embodiments, the first and optional second xanthan gums in the
composition can each have an average molecular weight ranging from about 1,000,000 Da to about 20,000,000 Da. In other embodiments, the first and optional second xanthan gums can each have an average molecular weight ranging from about 2,000,000 Da to about 18,000,000 Da, from about 3,000,000 Da to about 16,000,000 Da, from about 4,000,000 Da to about 14,000,000 Da, from about 5,000,000 Da to about 14,000,000 Da, from about 6,000,000 Da to about 12,000,000 Da, from about 6,000,000 Da to about 10,000,000 Da, from about 7,000,000 Da to about 9,000,000 Da, or from about 8,000,000 Da to about 9,000,000 Da. In particular embodiments, the first and optional second xanthan gums can each have an average molecular weight of about 1,000,000 Da, about 2,000,000 Da, about 3,000,000 Da, about 4,000,000 Da, about 5,000,000 Da, about 5,500,000 Da, about 6,000,000 Da, about 6,500,000 Da, about 7,000,000 Da, about 7,500,000 Da, about 8,000,000 Da, about 8,500,000 Da, about 9,000,000 Da, about 9,500,000 Da, or about 10,000,000 Da.
[0068] In some embodiments, the first and optional second xanthan gums in the
composition can each have an average molecular weight ranging from about 10,000,000 Da to about 100,000,000 Da. In other embodiments, the first and optional second xanthan gums can each have an average molecular weight ranging from about 15,000,000 Da to about 80,000,000 Da, from about 20,000,000 Da to about 60,000,000 Da, from about 25,000,000 Da to about 40,000,000 Da, from about 30,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da, from about 31,000,000 Da to about 34,000,000 Da, or from about 32,000,000 Da to about 34,000,000 Da. In particular embodiments, the first and optional second xanthan gum can each have an average molecular weight of about 25,000,000 Da, about
26,000,000 Da, about 27,000,000 Da, about 28,000,000 Da, about 29,000,000 Da, about 30,000,000 Da, about 31,000,000 Da, about 32,000,000 Da, about 33,000,000 Da, about 34,000,000 Da, about 35,000,000 Da, about 36,000,000 Da, about 37,000,000 Da, about 38,000,000 Da, about 39,000,000 Da, or about 40,000,000 Da.
[0069] In some embodiments, the first and optional second xanthan gums can each be present in the composition in an amount ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 10,000 ppm. In other embodiments, the first and optional second xanthan gums can each be present in an amount ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 9000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 8000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 7000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 6000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 5000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 4000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 3000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 2000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 600 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 500 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 600 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 500 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 400 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 300 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 200 ppm, or from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm. In particular embodiments, the first and optional second xanthan gums can each be present in an amount of about 0.01 ppm, about 0.1 ppm, about 1 ppm, about 5 ppm, about 10 ppm, about 15 ppm, about 20 ppm, about 25 ppm, about 30 ppm, about 35 ppm, about 40 ppm, about 45 ppm, about 50 ppm, about 55 ppm, about 60 ppm, about 65 ppm, about 70 ppm, about 75 ppm, about 80 ppm, about 85 ppm, about 90 ppm, about 95 ppm, about 100 ppm, about 105 ppm, about 110 ppm, about 115 ppm, about 120 ppm, about 125 ppm, about 130 ppm, about 135 ppm, about 140 ppm, about 145 ppm, about 150 ppm, about 160 ppm, about 170 ppm, about 180 ppm, about 190 ppm, about 200 ppm, about 250 ppm, about 300 ppm, about 350 ppm, about 400 ppm, about 450 ppm, about 500 ppm, about 550 ppm, or about 600 ppm.
[0070] Exemplary xanthan gums suitable for use as the first and optional second xanthan gums include, but are not limited to, xanthan XLM (SIGMA-ALDRICH, Prod. No. 43708), xanthan XMM (SIGMA-ALDRICH, Prod. No G1253), xanthan XHM (SIGMA- ALDRICH, Prod. No. 42663), xanthan XDI (DANISCO, Prod. No. A43300), xanthan XMAS ( DANISCO, Prod. No. A35300), and combinations thereof. Average molecular weights, branching, and structural configurations for these xanthan gums are listed in Table 2. Molecular weights were measured in accordance with the procedures described in Example 1.
Table 2
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[0071] In some embodiments, the first xanthan gum can be selected from xanthan XMM, xanthan XMAS, and combinations thereof. In particular embodiments, the first xanthan gum can be xanthan XMM or xanthan XMAS.
[0072] When present in the composition, the second xanthan gum, which is different from the first xanthan gum, can be chosen from a xanthan gum having any of the properties specified for the first xanthan gum. [0073] In some embodiments, the composition can comprise from about 50 ppm to about
4000 ppm, from about 50 ppm to about 1000 ppm, or from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of the pectin and from about 0.01 ppm to about 3000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 1000 ppm, or from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of the first xanthan gum. In particular embodiments, the composition comprises from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of the pectin and from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of the first xanthan gum.
[0074] In other embodiments, the composition can comprise from about 50 ppm to about
4000 ppm, from about 50 ppm to about 1000 ppm, or from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of the pectin, and from about 0.01 ppm to about 3000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 1000 ppm, or from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of the first xanthan gum, and from about 0.01 ppm to about 3000 ppm, from about 0.01 ppm to about 1000 ppm, or from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of the second xanthan gum. In particular embodiments, the composition comprises from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of the pectin, and from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of the first xanthan gum, and from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of the second xanthan gum.
[0075] In some embodiments, the second xanthan gum can be xanthan XLM, xanthan
XMM, xanthan XHM, xanthan XDI, xanthan XMAS, or a combination of any of the foregoing. In other embodiments, the second xanthan gum can be xanthan XMM, xanthan XMAS, or a combination thereof. In particular embodiments, the second xanthan gum can be xanthan XMM. In other embodiments, the second xanthan gum can be xanthan XMAS.
[0076] In some embodiments, the composition comprises water. In certain embodiments, the water is "treated water."
[0077] In some embodiments, the composition can comprise a second pectin, different from the first pectin, such that the composition comprises both a first and a second pectin. Typically, the second pectin will have a molecular weight falling with the ranges previously specified herein for the first pectin. Likewise, the second pectin, if present, will be present in the composition in a concentration falling within the ranges previously specified for the first pectin. The second pectin can be selected from any known source of pectin, including, but not limited to, apple pectins, citrus pectins, grape pectins, carrot pectins, and combinations thereof and is different than the first pectin. In particular embodiments, the second pectin can be apple pectin. [0078] In some embodiments, the first pectin and the second pectin can be present in the composition in a weight to weight ratio ranging from about 10: 1 to about 1 : 10, from about 9: 1 to about 1 :9, from about 8: 1 to about 1 :8, from about 7: 1 to about 1 :7, from about 6: 1 to about 1 :6, from about 5 : 1 to about 1 :5, from about 4: 1 to about 1 :4, from about 3 : 1 to about 1 :3, or from about 2: 1 to about 1 :2, respectively. In particular embodiments, first pectin and the second pectin are present in the composition in a weight to weight ratio of about 10: 1, about 9: 1, about 8: 1, about 7: 1, about 6: 1, about 5 : 1, about 4: 1, about 3 : 1, about 2: 1, about 1 : 1, about 1 :2, about 1 :3, about 1 :4, about 1 :5, about 1 :6, about 1 :7, about 1 :8, about 1 :9, or about 1 : 10, respectively.
[0079] In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a composition comprising apple pectin as the first pectin and xanthan XMM as the first xanthan gum. In some embodiments, the apple pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about 80% to about 99%. In particular embodiments, the apple pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm and the xanthan XMM is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm.
[0080] In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a composition comprising apple pectin as the first pectin and xanthan XMAS as the first xanthan gum. In some embodiments, the apple pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about 80% to about 99%. In particular embodiments, the apple pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm and the xanthan XMAS is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm.
[0081] In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a composition comprising apple pectin as the first pectin, xanthan XMM as the first xanthan gum, and xanthan XMAS as the second xanthan gum. In some embodiments, the apple pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about 80% to about 99%. In particular embodiments, the apple pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm, the xanthan XMM is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm, and the xanthan XMAS is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm. Viscosity
[0082] The composition described herein can have a viscosity ranging from about 0.01 to about 5.0 centipose ("cP"). In other embodiments, the composition can have a viscosity ranging from about 0.01 cP to about 5.0 cP, from about 0.1 cP to about 4.0 cP, from about 0.2 cP to about 3.5 cP, from about 0.3 cP to about 3.0 cP, from about 0.4 cP to about 2.8 cP, from about 0.5 cP to about 2.6 cP, from about 0.6 cP to about 2.4 cP, from about 0.7 cP to about 2.2 cP, from about 0.8 cP to about 2.0 cP, from about 0.9 cP to about 2.0 cP, from about 1.0 cP to about 2.0 cP, from about 1.0 cP to about 1.9 cP, from about 1.0 cP to about 1.8 cP, from about 1.0 cP to about 1.7 cP, from about 1.0 cP to about 1.6 cP, from about 1.0 cP to about 1.5 cP, or from about 1.1 cP to about 1.4 cP. In particular embodiments, the composition can have a viscosity of about 0.1 cP, about 0.2 cP, about 0.3 cP, about 0.4 cP, about 0.5 cP, about 0.6 cP, about 0.7 cP, about 0.8 cP, about 0.9 cP, about 1.0 cP, about 1.1 cP, about 1.2 cP, about 1.3 cP, about 1.4 cP, about 1.5 cP, about 1.6 cP, about 1.7 cP, about 1.8 cP, about 1.9 cP, about 2.0 cP, about 2.1 cP, about 2.2 cP, about 2.3 cP, about 2.4 cP, about 2.5 cP, about 2.6 cP, about 2.7 cP, about 2.8 cP, about 2.9 cP, or about 3.0 cP.
[0083] Viscosity of the composition can be measured using an ANTON PAAR MCR 702 rheometer with a cone and plate geometry at constant temperature (25 °C) over a range of shear rates (1-100 reciprocal seconds) in order to determine any shear thinning or shear thickening behavior, with measurements repeated in triplicate and then averaged. The reported viscosity is assumed to be that of a Newtonian fluid and is the average of all the values across the shear rate range after discarding outliers.
Coefficient of Friction
[0084] The composition described herein can have a coefficient of friction ranging from about 0.01 to about 5.0. In other embodiments, the composition can have a coefficient ranging of friction from about 0.01 to about 5.0, from about 0.1 to about 4.0, from about 0.2 to about 3.5, from about 0.3 to about 3.0, from about 0.4 to about 2.8, from about 0.5 to about 2.6, from about 0.6 to about 2.4, from about 0.7 to about 2.2, from about 0.8 to about 2.0, from about 0.9 to about 2.0, from about 0.9 to about 1.9, from about 0.9 to about 1.8, from about 0.9 to about 1.7, from about 0.9 to about 1.6, from about 0.9 to about 1.5, from about 0.9 to about 1.4, or from about 1.0 to about 1.3. In particular embodiments, the composition can have a coefficient of friction of about 0.1, about 0.2, about 0.3, about 0.4, about 0.5, about 0.6, about 0.7, about 0.8, about 0.9, about 1.0, about 1.1, about 1.2, about 1.3, about 1.4, about 1.5, about 1.6, about 1.7, about 1.8, about 1.9, about 2.0, about 2.1, about 2.2, about 2.3, about 2.4, about 2.5, about 2.6, about 2.7, about 2.8, about 2.9, or about 3.0.
[0085] The coefficient of friction can be measured using a PCS INSTRUMENTS MTM2 mini traction machine fitted with a PDMS ball and PDMS disk. For example, a pot filler can be used to reduce the amount of sample needed to approximately 12 mL. The device measures the coefficient of friction over a range of sliding speeds (1-600 mm/s) at a set slide-roll ratio of 50%. The measurements can be taken in triplicate and then averaged across all three runs. A friction graph can then be generated by plotting average friction coefficients on the y-axis against log of sliding speed (mm/sec) on the x-axis.
Composition Comprising a Sweetener
[0086] The composition of the present disclosure can further comprise a non-nutritive sweetener, which can be a natural or artificial non-nutritive sweetener. Non-nutritive sweeteners include, but are not limited to, a steviol glycoside, Lo Han Guo sweetener, rubusoside, siamenoside, monatin, curculin, glycyrrhizic acid, neohesperidin,
dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizin, glycyphyllin, phloridzin, trilobatin, phyllodulcin, brazzein, hernandulcin, osladin, polypodoside A, baiyunoside, pterocaryoside A and B,
mukurozioside, thaumatin, monellin, mabinlins I and II, phlomisoside I, periandrin I, abrusoside A, and cyclocarioside I, mogroside IV, mogroside V, or combinations thereof.
[0087] In some embodiments, the non-nutritive sweetener in the composition can be a steviol glycoside. In some embodiments, the steviol glycoside can be stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside G rebaudioside H rebaudioside I, rebaudioside J, rebaudioside K, rebaudioside L, rebaudioside M, rebaudioside N, rebaudioside O, rebaudioside P, rebaudioside Q, steviolbioside, dulcoside A, or a mixture of any of the foregoing. In some embodiments, the steviol glycoside is rebaudioside A, rebaudioside D, stevioside, rebaudioside M, or any combinations thereof.
[0088] In particular embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the composition is
rebaudioside A. In other embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the composition is rebaudioside D. In other embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the composition is rebaudioside M. In other embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the composition is rebaudioside F. In other embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the composition is mixture of rebaudiosides A and D. In still further embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the composition is a mixture of rebaudiosides A, D, and M. In still further embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the composition is a mixture of stevioside, rebaudioside A, and rebaudioside D. In yet another embodiment, the steviol glycoside is a mixture of rebaudiosides D, M, and stevioside.
[0089] The concentration of steviol glycoside in the composition can range from about 20 ppm to about 10,000 ppm. For example, if the composition is a beverage, and as discussed below, steviol glycoside concentration can range from about 20 ppm to about 600 ppm total steviol glycoside content.
[0090] In other embodiments, such as when the composition is a beverage concentrate, and again, as discussed further elsewhere herein, steviol glycoside concentration can range from about 1 ppm to about 4800 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 4500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 4200 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 3900 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 3600 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 3300 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 3000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 2700 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 2400 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 2100 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 1800 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 1500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 1200 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 600 ppm, or from about 1 ppm to about 300 ppm. In other embodiments, the steviol glycoside concentration can range from about 20 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 40 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 60 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 80 ppm to about 700 ppm, or from about 100 ppm to about 600 ppm. In particular embodiments, steviol glycoside concentration can be about 60 ppm, about 300 ppm, about 600 ppm, about 900 ppm, about 1200 ppm, about 1500 ppm, about 1800 ppm, about 2100 ppm, about 2400 ppm, about 2700 ppm, about 3000 ppm, about 3300 ppm, about 3600 ppm, about 3900 ppm, about 4200 ppm, about 4500 ppm, or about 4800 ppm.
[0091] The foregoing notwithstanding, it is within the skill of the ordinarily skilled
artisan to select an appropriate steviol glycoside concentration for the composition depending on the composition's intended use. [0092] Although the composition described herein typically does not include a nutritive sweetener, in certain embodiments, the composition can further comprise a nutritive sweetener. In some embodiments, the nutritive sweetener can be a natural nutritive sweetener. Exemplary natural nutritive sweeteners that can be included in the composition include any of those known in the art, for example, crystalline or liquid sucrose, fructose, glucose, dextrose, maltose, trehalose, fructo-oligosaccharides, glucose- fructose syrup from natural sources such as apple, chicory, and honey; high fructose corn syrup, invert sugar, maple syrup, maple sugar, honey, brown sugar molasses, cane molasses, such as first molasses, second molasses, blackstrap molasses, and sugar beet molasses; sorghum syrup, and mixtures thereof.
[0093] Other nutritive sweeteners suitable for use in the composition disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, sugar alcohols such as erythritol, sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, lactitol, isomalt, malitol, tagatose, trehalose, galactose, rhamnose, cyclodextrin, ribulose, threose, arabinose, xylose, lyxose, allose, altrose, mannose, idose, lactose, maltose, isotrehalose, neotrehalose, palatinose or isomaltulose, erythrose, deoxyribose, gulose, talose, erythrulose, xylulose, psicose, turanose, cellobiose, glucosamine, mannosamine, fucose, fuculose, glucuronic acid, gluconic acid, glucono-lactone, abequose, galactosamine, xylo-oligosaccharides (xylotriose, xylobiose and the like), gentio-oligoscaccharides (gentiobiose, gentiotriose, gentiotetraose and the like), galacto- oligosaccharides, sorbose, ketotriose (dehydroxyacetone), aldotriose (glyceraldehyde), nigero-oligosaccharides, fructooligosaccharides (kestose, nystose and the like), maltotetraose, maltotriol, tetrasaccharides, mannan-oligosaccharides, malto- oligosaccharides (maltotriose, maltotetraose, maltopentaose, maltohexaose,
maltoheptaose and the like), dextrins, lactulose, melibiose, raffinose, rhamnose, ribose, and mixtures thereof.
[0094] In some embodiments, the nutritive sweetener can be sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup, or a combination thereof.
[0095] The composition can also include one or more rare sugars, such as D-allose, D- psicose (also known as D-allulose), L-ribose, D-tagatose, L-glucose, L-fucose, L- arabinose, D-turanose, D-leucrose, and mixtures thereof. In particular embodiments, the composition can comprise D-psicose. [0096] The composition of the present disclosure can also contain other additional ingredients, such as a solubilizing or a bulking agent. Exemplary solubilizing or bulking agent includes maltodextrin, dextrose-maltodextrin blends, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and combinations thereof.
[0097] The composition of the present disclosure can also contain an artificial sweetener, a sweetness enhancer, and/or a binding or an anti-caking agent.
[0098] Exemplary artificial sweeteners include, but are not limited to, saccharin,
cyclamate, aspartame, neotame, advantame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, and mixtures thereof.
[0099] Suitable sweetness enhancers include any of those known in the art. Exemplary sweetness enhancers include, but are not limited to sugar alcohol sweetness enhancer (such as erythritol, sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, lactitol, isomalt, malitol, and mixtures thereof), or rare sugar sweetness enhancer (D-psicose, D-allose, L ribose, D-tagatose, L glucose, L-fucose, L-arabinose, D-turanose, D-leucrose, and mixtures thereof).
[0100] In some embodiments, the sweetness enhancer is a salt based (such as NaCl or potassium sorbate) or a benzoic acid based sweetness enhancer (such as potassium benzoate).
Beverages
[0101] In certain embodiments, the composition described herein can be a beverage. In some embodiments, the beverage is a ready-to-drink beverage. In some embodiments, the beverage can have fewer than about 200 calories per 8 oz serving, fewer than about 150 calories per 8 oz serving, fewer than about 100 calories per 8 oz serving, fewer than about 70 calories per 8 oz serving, fewer than about 50 calories per 8 oz serving, fewer than about 10 calories per 8 oz serving, or fewer than about 5 calories per 8 oz serving.
[0102] In some embodiments, the beverage can comprise a pectin in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 950 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 850 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 750 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 650 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 600 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 550 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 450 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 400 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 350 ppm, or from about 1 ppm to about 300 ppm. In other embodiments, the beverage can comprise a pectin in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 10 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 20 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 30 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 40 ppm to about 600 ppm, from about 50 ppm to about 500 ppm, from about 60 ppm to about 400 ppm, from about 70 ppm to about 350 ppm, from about 80 ppm to about 300 ppm, from about 90 ppm to about 300 ppm, or from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm. In particular embodiments, the beverage can comprise a pectin in an amount of about 50 ppm, about 60 ppm, about 70 ppm, about 80 ppm, about 90 ppm, about 100 ppm, about 1 10 ppm, about 120 ppm, about 130 ppm, about 140 ppm, about 150 ppm, about 200 ppm, about 250 ppm, about 300 ppm, about 350 ppm, about 400 ppm, about 450 ppm, about 500 ppm, about 600 ppm, about 700 ppm, about 800 ppm, about 900 ppm, or about 1000 ppm.
[0103] In some embodiments, the beverage can comprise a first and optional second
xanthan gums, wherein each of the first and optional second xanthan gums can be present in the beverage in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 600 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 450 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 400 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 350 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 300 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 250 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 200 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 150 ppm, or from about 1 ppm to about 100 ppm. In particular embodiments, the beverage can comprise a first and optional second xanthan gum each in an amount of about 10 ppm, about 15 ppm, about 20 ppm, about 25 ppm, about 30 ppm, about 35 ppm, about 40 ppm, about 45 ppm, about 50 ppm, about 55 ppm, about 60 ppm, about 65 ppm, about 70 ppm, about 75 ppm, about 80 ppm, about 85 ppm, about 90 ppm, about 95 ppm, about 100 ppm, about 150 ppm, about 200 ppm, about 250 ppm, or about 300 ppm.
[0104] In certain embodiments, the beverage further comprises an acidulant and,
optionally, a flavorant.
[0105] Suitable acidulants include, but are not limited to phosphoric acid, citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, lactic acid, formic acid, ascorbic acid, fumaric acid, gluconic acid, succinic acid, maleic acid, adipic acid, and mixtures thereof.
[0106] Suitable flavorants include, but are not limited to a cola flavorant, a tea flavorant, a caramel flavorant, a coffee flavorant, a citrus flavorant (including, but not limited to, a lemon flavorant, a lime flavorant, an orange flavorant, a grapefruit flavorant, a mandarin orange flavorant, a tangerine flavorant, a tangelo flavorant, or a combination of any of the foregoing), an herbal flavorant, a berry flavoring (such as a flavorant derived from one or more of Barbados cherry, bearberry, blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry, cherry, choke cherry, cloudberry, cranberry, current, date, dewberry, elderberry, grape, gooseberry, huckleberry, loganberry, olallieberry, mulberry, raisin, plains berry, prairie berry, raspberry, saskatoon berry, salmonberry, seabuckthorn berry, sloe berry, strawberry, thimbleberry, thornberry, wineberry, whortleberry, or a combination of any of the foregoing), a botanical flavorant (such as one or more flavors derived from a part of a plant other than the fruit, including flavors derived from essential oils and extracts of nuts, bark, roots and leaves along with synthetically prepared flavors made to simulate botanical flavors derived from natural sources), and mixtures thereof.
[0107] In certain embodiments, and as discussed above, the beverage can comprise a non- nutritive sweetener. In particular embodiments, the non-nutritive sweetener can be selected from the group consisting of a steviol glycoside, Lo Han Guo sweetener, rubusoside, siamenoside, monatin, curculin, glycyrrhizic acid, neohesperidin,
dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizin, glycyphyllin, phloridzin, trilobatin, phyllodulcin, brazzein, hernandulcin, osladin, polypodoside A, baiyunoside, pterocaryoside A and B,
mukurozioside, thaumatin, monellin, mabinlins I and II, phlomisoside I, periandrin I, abrusoside A, and cyclocarioside I, mogroside IV, mogroside V, or combinations thereof.
[0108] In some embodiments, the non-nutritive sweetener in the beverage can be a steviol glycoside. In some embodiments, the steviol glycoside can be stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside G, rebaudioside H, rebaudioside I, rebaudioside J, rebaudioside K, rebaudioside L, rebaudioside M, rebaudioside N, rebaudioside O, rebaudioside P, rebaudioside Q, steviolbioside, dulcoside A, or a mixture of any of the foregoing. In some embodiments, the steviol glycoside is rebaudioside A, rebaudioside D, stevioside, rebaudioside M, or any combinations thereof.
[0109] In particular embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the beverage is rebaudioside
A. In other embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the beverage is rebaudioside D. In other embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the beverage is rebaudioside M. In other embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the beverage is rebaudioside F. In other embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the beverage is mixture of rebaudiosides A and D. In still further embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the beverage is a mixture of rebaudiosides A, D, and M. In still further embodiments, the steviol glycoside in the beverage is a mixture of stevioside, rebaudioside A, and rebaudioside D. In yet another embodiment, the steviol glycoside is a mixture of rebaudiosides D, M, and stevioside.
[0110] In certain embodiments, the non-nutritive sweetener can be present in the
beverage in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 750 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 650 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 600 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 550 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 450 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 400 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 350 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 300 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 250 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 200 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 150 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 100 ppm, or from about 1 ppm to about 50 ppm, depending upon the particular non-nutritive sweetener(s) being used and the desired level of sweetness in the beverage. In particular embodiments, the non- nutritive sweetener can be present in the beverage in an amount of about 1 ppm, about 10 ppm, about 50 ppm, about 100 ppm, about 150 ppm, about 200 ppm, about 250 ppm, about 300 ppm, about 350 ppm, about 400 ppm, about 450 ppm, about 500 ppm, about 550 ppm, about 600 ppm, about 650 ppm, about 700 ppm, about 750 ppm, or about 800 ppm.
[0111] In certain embodiments, the beverage can also include one or more salts. The salt concentration can range from about 100 ppm to about 1000 ppm, or from about 200 ppm to about 800 ppm. In particular embodiments, the salt can be sodium chloride. In certain embodiments, the beverage composition can be completely or substantially salt free.
[0112] In some embodiments, the beverage can further comprise caffeine. In other
embodiments, the beverage can be substantially caffeine free, or is caffeine free.
[0113] In certain embodiments, the beverage can further comprise other ingredients such as antioxidants, food grade acids, and food grade bases. Other beverage components such as colors, preservatives, carbon dioxide, buffering salts, and the like, can also be present.
[0114] Suitable food grade acids are water soluble organic acids and their salts and
include, for example, phosphoric acid, sorbic acid, ascorbic acid, benzoic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, propionic acid, butyric acid, acetic acid, succinic acid, glutaric acid, maleic acid, malic acid, valeric acid, caproic acid, malonic acid, aconitic acid, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, amino acids, and combinations of any of them. Such acids are suitable for adjusting the pH of the food or beverage.
[0115] Suitable food grade bases are sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and
calcium hydroxide. Such bases also are suitable for adjusting the pH of a food or beverage.
[0116] In some embodiments, the beverage can be a carbonated beverage, a non- carbonated beverage, a fountain beverage, a frozen beverage, a frozen carbonated beverage, a fruit juice, a fruit juice-flavored drink, a fruit-flavored drink, a cola beverage, a sports drink, an energy drink, a fortified/enhanced water drink, a flavored water, a soy drink, a vegetable drink, a grain-based drink, a malt beverage, a fermented drink, a yogurt drink, kefir, a coffee beverage, a tea beverage, a dairy beverage, a smoothie drink, a caffeinated energy drink, or an alcoholic beverage.
[0117] In some embodiments, the beverage can be a cola beverage. In other
embodiments, the cola beverage can comprise cola flavoring and a non-nutritive sweetener selected from the group consisting of a steviol glycoside, Lo Han Guo sweetener, rubusoside, siamenoside, monatin, curculin, glycyrrhizic acid, neohesperidin, dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizin, glycyphyllin, phloridzin, trilobatin, phyllodulcin, brazzein, hernandulcin, osladin, polypodoside A, baiyunoside, pterocaryoside A and B,
mukurozioside, thaumatin, monellin, mabinlins I and II, phlomisoside I, periandrin I, abrusoside A, and cyclocarioside I, mogroside IV, mogroside V, or combinations thereof.
[0118] In some embodiments, the non-nutritive sweetener can be a steviol glycoside. In particular embodiments, the steviol glycoside can be selected from the group consisting of stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside G rebaudioside H rebaudioside I, rebaudioside J, rebaudioside K, rebaudioside L, rebaudioside M, rebaudioside N, rebaudioside O, rebaudioside P, rebaudioside Q, steviolbioside, dulcoside A, and combinations thereof.
[0119] In particular embodiments, the beverage can be a carbonated cola beverage,
containing, amongst other things, water, sweetener, kola nut extract and/or other flavorings, caramel coloring, phosphoric acid, optionally caffeine, and optionally other ingredients. Additional and alternative suitable ingredients will be recognized by those skilled in the art given the benefit of this disclosure.
[0120] Carbonation in the form of carbon dioxide can be added for effervescence. Any of the techniques and carbonating equipment known in the art for carbonating beverages can be employed. Carbon dioxide can enhance beverage taste and appearance and can aid in safeguarding the beverage purity by inhibiting and/or destroying objectionable bacteria. In certain embodiments, for example, the beverage can have a C02 level up to about 4.0 volumes carbon dioxide. Other embodiments can have, for example, from about 0.5 to about 5.0 volumes of carbon dioxide. As used herein, one volume of carbon dioxide refers to the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by a given quantity of a given liquid, such as water, at 60° F (16° C) and one atmospheric pressure. A volume of gas occupies the same space as does the liquid by which it is dissolved. The carbon dioxide content can be selected by those skilled in the art based on the desired level of effervescence and the impact of the carbon dioxide on the taste or mouthfeel of the beverage.
[0121] Beverages can have any of numerous different specific formulations or
constituents. The formulation of a beverage can vary, depending upon such factors as the product's intended market segment, its desired nutritional characteristics, flavor profile, and the like. Thus further ingredients can be added to the formulation of a particular beverage. Further ingredients include, but are not limited to, one or more additional sweeteners in addition to any sweetener already present, electrolytes, vitamins, flavor enhancers, carbonation, preservatives, or any combination thereof. These ingredients can be added to any of the beverage compositions to vary the taste, mouthfeel, and/or nutritional values of the beverage composition.
[0122] Preservatives can be used in certain food or beverages. As used here, the term
"preservatives" include all suitable preservatives approved for use in beverage compositions, including, without limitation, such known chemical preservatives as benzoates, such as sodium, calcium, and potassium benzoate, sorbates, such as sodium, calcium, and potassium sorbate, citrates, such as sodium citrate and potassium citrate, polyphosphates, such as sodium hexametaphosphate (SFDVIP), and mixtures thereof, and antioxidants such as ascorbic acid, EDTA, BHA, BHT, TBHQ, dehydroacetic acid, dimethyldicarbonate, ethoxyquin, heptylparaben, and combinations thereof. Preservatives can be used in amounts not exceeding mandated maximum levels under applicable laws and regulations.
Beverage Concentrates
[0123] In certain embodiments, the composition described herein can be a beverage
concentrate. In some embodiments, the beverage concentrate can comprise a pectin in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 7000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 6500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 6000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 5500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 5000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 4500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 4000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 3500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 3000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 2500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 2000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 1500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 600 ppm, or from about 1 ppm to about 500 ppm. In other embodiments, the beverage concentrate can comprise a pectin in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 7000 ppm, from about 100 ppm to about 6000 ppm, from about 200 ppm to about 5000 ppm, from about 300 ppm to about 4000 ppm, from about 400 ppm to about 3000 ppm, from about 300 ppm to about 2000 ppm, from about 300 ppm to about 1900 ppm, or from about 300 ppm to about 1800 ppm. In particular embodiments, the beverage concentrate can comprise a pectin in an amount of about 100 ppm, about 200 ppm, about 300 ppm, about 400 ppm, about 500 ppm, about 600 ppm, about 700 ppm, about 800 ppm, about 900 ppm, about 1000 ppm, about 1200 ppm, about 1400 ppm, about 1600 ppm, about 1800 ppm, or about 2000 ppm.
[0124] In some embodiments, the beverage concentrate can comprise a first and optional second xanthan gums, wherein each of the first and optional second xanthan gums can be present in the beverage concentrate in an amount ranging from about 1 ppm to about 2500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 2000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 1500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 1000 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 950 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 900 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 850 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 800 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 750 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 700 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 650 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 600 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 550 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 500 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 450 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 400 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 350 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 300 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 250 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 200 ppm, from about 1 ppm to about 150 ppm, or from about 1 ppm to about 100 ppm. In particular embodiments, the beverage concentrate can comprise a first and optional second xanthan gum each in an amount of about 50 ppm, about 100 ppm, about 150 ppm, about 200 ppm, about 250 ppm, about 300 ppm, about 350 ppm, about 400 ppm, about 450 ppm, about 500 ppm, about 550 ppm, or about 600 ppm.
[0125] Additional and alternative suitable ingredients for a beverage concentrate can be readily recognized by those skilled in the art. For example, one or more salts can be included in the beverage concentrate in an amount ranging from about 600 ppm to about 6000 ppm, or from about 1200 ppm to about 2400 ppm. In certain embodiments, beverage concentrates can be completely or substantially salt free.
[0126] In some embodiments, the beverages described herein, and in particular, so called
"ready-to-drink beverages" can be prepared from the beverage concentrate by adding a certain volume of water to the concentrate. For example, a ready-to-drink beverage can be prepared from the beverage concentrate by combining 1 part concentrate with about 3 to about 7 parts water. In one embodiment, the ready-to-drink beverage can be prepared by combining 1 part concentrate with 5 parts water.
[0127] In certain embodiments, the present disclosure also includes a kit comprising the beverage concentrate. In addition to the concentrate, the kit can comprise any of the additional elements required for preparing a concentrate, or beverage (from the concentrate), such as flavorings, acids, antioxidants, etc., exclusive of, or optionally including, any additional water that might be required to dilute the concentrate. The kit can further include instructions for preparing a beverage. In certain embodiments the kit can be provided to a beverage bottler or to a beverage retailer for preparing beverages on a commercial scale. When provided to a retailer, the kit can contain instructions for preparing beverages using a post-mix delivery system, such as calibration instructions, etc.
[0128] The present disclosure further include kits comprising one or more pods,
cartridges, or other containers adapted to store a sufficient quantity of the beverage concentrate to prepare a single- or multiple-serve beverage from the concentrate. In some embodiments, the kit can further include a beverage-dispensing apparatus adapted to receive the one or more pods or cartridges, wherein, upon activation by a user, the beverage dispensing apparatus combines the contents of one pod or cartridge with an appropriate volume of optionally carbonated water, or other diluent, to provide a single- or multiple-serve beverage. In still further embodiments, the kit can include instructions for operating the beverage-dispensing apparatus, cleaning the apparatus, and refilling and/or recycling spent pods or cartridges. In certain embodiments, the beverage- dispensing apparatus can be suitable for use in a commercial setting, such as a retail environment. In other embodiments, the beverage dispensing apparatus can be suitable for home or "on the go" use. Pods and cartridges adapted to store a beverage concentrate for preparing single- or multiple-serve beverages as well as beverage dispensing apparatuses adapted to receive pods and cartridges for preparing a single- or multiple- serve beverage, both for home and commercial use, are known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
Method for Improving Mouthfeel
[0129] In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a method for improving mouthfeel of a beverage. In some embodiments, the method for improving mouthfeel of a beverage comprises adding to a beverage or beverage concentrate a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 10,000 Da to about 1,000,000 Da, from about 20,000 Da to about 800,000 Da, from about 30,000 Da to about 600,000 Da, from about 40,000 Da to about 500,000 Da, or from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da, and a first and an optional second xanthan gum each having an average molecular weight ranging from about 1,000,000 Da to about 50,000,000 Da, from about 2,000,000 Da to about 45,000,000 Da, from about 3,000,000 Da to about 40,000,000 Da, or from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da. In particular embodiments, the method for improving mouthfeel of a beverage comprises adding to a beverage or beverage concentrate a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da, and a first and an optional second xanthan gum each having an average molecular weight ranging from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
Method of Making Compositions
[0130] The compositions of the present disclosure can be prepared using suitable
methods known to those of ordinary skill in the art. For example, in certain
embodiments, the compositions can be prepared by adding a sufficient amount of the pectin, a sufficient amount of the first xanthan gum, and optionally a sufficient amount of the second xanthan gum in water, or other appropriate diluent. The adding of ingredients (pectin, first xanthan gum, and optionally, the second xanthan gum) can be effected by any appropriate means that are known in the art. For example, the compositions can be prepared by dissolving any two ingredients in water, or other appropriate diluent, and then adding the third ingredient to the mixture. Alternatively, the compositions can be prepared by dissolving one of the ingredients in water, or other appropriate diluent, and then adding the other two ingredients to the mixture.
[0131] In various embodiments, the pectin, the first xanthan gum, and optionally the second xanthan gum can be added to the water, or other appropriate diluent, at the same time or individually in any order.
[0132] In some embodiments, the pectin, the first xanthan gum, and optionally the second xanthan gum can be added to water, or other appropriate diluent, at any temperature required to result in dissolution of the various ingredients. For example, the pectin, the first xanthan gum, and optionally, the second xanthan gum, can be added to water, or other appropriate diluent, at a temperature ranging from about 15 °C to about 100 °C, from about 18 °C to about 80 °C, from about 18 °C to about 60 °C, from about 18 °C to about 40 °C, or from about 18 °C to about 30 °C. In particular embodiments, the pectin, the first xanthan gum, and optionally, the second xanthan gum, can be added to water, or other appropriate diluent, at a temperature of about 18 °C, about 19 °C, about 20 °C, about 21 °C, about 22 °C, about 23 °C, about 24 °C, about 25 °C, about 26 °C, about 27 °C, about 28 °C, about 29 °C, or about 30 °C.
[0133] During preparation, the compositions can be mixed at high or low shear and at any of the identified temperatures, as necessary, to induce or aid dissolution. It is within the skill of the ordinary skilled artisan to identify the appropriate shear level and/or temperature for a given mixture to obtain the results described herein.
Food Products
[0134] The composition of present disclosure can also be used in food products. Suitable food products include, but are not limited to, oatmeal, cereal, baked goods, cookies, crackers, cakes, brownies, breads, snack foods (such as snack bars), potato or tortilla chips, popcorn, rice cakes, and other grain-based food products. [0135] In some embodiments, the composition of the present disclosure can also be suitable for use in cooking, baking (such as for use in cookies, cakes, pies, brownies, breads, granola bars, etc.), for preparing sweetened toppings, such as icings, and for use in jellies, jams, preserves, oat-based products, and the like. It is similarly suitable for use in frozen dairy products, such as ice cream, as well as in whipped toppings.
EMBODIMENTS
[0136] In addition to the various embodiments described above, the present disclosure includes the following specific embodiments numbered El through E49. This list of embodiments is presented as an exemplary list and the application is not limited to these embodiments.
[0137] El . A composition, comprising a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da; and a first xanthan gum having an average molecular weight ranging from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
[0138] E2. The composition of El, wherein the pectin is selected from the group
consisting of apple pectins, citrus pectins, grape pectins, and carrot pectins.
[0139] E3. The composition of E2, wherein the pectin is apple pectin.
[0140] E4. The composition of El, wherein the first xanthan gum is selected from the group consisting of xanthan XLM, xanthan XMM, xanthan XHM, xanthan XDI, and xanthan XMAS.
[0141] E5. The composition of E4, wherein the first xanthan gum is selected from the group consisting of xanthan XMM and xanthan XMAS.
[0142] E6. The composition of El, wherein the pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about 50% to about 99%.
[0143] E7. The composition of E6, wherein the pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about 80% to about 99%.
[0144] E8. The composition of E7, wherein the pectin has a degree of esterification of at least about 85%.
[0145] E9. The composition of El, wherein the pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 50 ppm to about 4000 ppm.
[0146] E10. The composition of E9, wherein the pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 50 ppm to about 1000 ppm. [0147] El 1. The composition of E10, wherein the pectin is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm.
[0148] E12. The composition of El, wherein the first xanthan gum is present in the composition at a concentration of less than about 3000 ppm.
[0149] E13. The composition of El, wherein the first xanthan gum is present in the composition at a concentration of less than about 1000 ppm.
[0150] E14. The composition of El, wherein the first xanthan gum is present in the composition at a concentration of less than about 100 ppm.
[0151] E15. The composition of El, wherein the first xanthan gum has an average
molecular weight ranging from about 6,000,000 Da to about 10,000,000 Da.
[0152] E16. The composition of El, wherein the first xanthan gum has an average
molecular weight ranging from about 8,000,000 Da to about 9,000,000 Da.
[0153] E17. The composition of El, wherein the first xanthan gum has an average
molecular weight ranging from about 25,000,000 Da to about 40,000,000 Da.
[0154] E18. The composition of El, wherein the first xanthan gum has an average
molecular weight ranging from about 30,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
[0155] E19. The composition of E15, further comprising a second xanthan gum, wherein the second xanthan gum has an average molecular weight ranging from about 25,000,000
Da to about 40,000,000 Da.
[0156] E20. The composition of E16, further comprising a second xanthan gum, wherein the second xanthan gum has an average molecular weight ranging from about 30,000,000
Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
[0157] E21. The composition of El, wherein the pectin has an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 300,000 Da.
[0158] E22. The composition of E21, wherein the pectin has an average molecular
weight ranging from about 100,000 Da to about 200,000 Da.
[0159] E23. The composition of E20, wherein the pectin has an average molecular
weight ranging from about 100,000 Da to about 200,000 Da.
[0160] E24. The composition of El, comprising from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of the pectin; and less than about 100 ppm of the first xanthan gum. [0161] E25. The composition of E19, comprising from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of the pectin; less than about 100 ppm of the first xanthan gum; and less than about 100 ppm of the second xanthan gum.
[0162] E26. The composition of E24, wherein the pectin is apple pectin.
[0163] E27. The composition of E24, wherein the first xanthan gum is selected from the group consisting of xanthan XMM and xanthan XMAS.
[0164] E28. The composition of E25, wherein the first xanthan gum and the second xanthan gum are selected from the group consisting of xanthan XMM and xanthan
XMAS.
[0165] E29. The composition of El, wherein the composition has a viscosity ranging from about 1.0 to about 1.5.
[0166] E30. The composition of E29, wherein the composition has a viscosity ranging from about 1.1 to about 1.4.
[0167] E31. The composition of El, wherein the composition has a coefficient of friction ranging from about 0.9 to about 1.4.
[0168] E32. The composition of E31, wherein the composition has a coefficient of
friction ranging from about 1.0 to about 1.3.
[0169] E33. The composition of El, further comprising water.
[0170] E34. The composition of El, further comprising a second pectin having an
average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da.
[0171] E35. The composition of E34, wherein the second pectin is selected from the group consisting of apple pectins, citrus pectins, grape pectins, and carrot pectins.
[0172] E36. The composition of El, wherein the composition is a beverage.
[0173] E37. The beverage of E36, further comprising a non-nutritive sweetener.
[0174] E38. The beverage of E37, wherein the non-nutritive sweetener is selected from the group consisting of a steviol glycoside, Lo Han Guo sweetener, rubusoside, siamenoside, monatin, curculin, glycyrrhizic acid, neohesperidin, dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizin, glycyphyllin, phloridzin, trilobatin, phyllodulcin, brazzein, hernandulcin, osladin, polypodoside A, baiyunoside, pterocaryoside A and B, mukurozioside, thaumatin, monellin, mabinlins I and II, phlomisoside I, periandrin I, abrusoside A, and cyclocarioside I, mogroside IV, mogroside V, or combinations thereof. [0175] E39. The beverage of E38, wherein the non-nutritive sweetener is a steviol glycoside.
[0176] E40. The beverage of E39, wherein the steviol glycoside is selected from the group consisting of stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside G rebaudioside H rebaudioside I, rebaudioside J, rebaudioside K, rebaudioside L, rebaudioside M, rebaudioside N, rebaudioside O, rebaudioside P, rebaudioside Q, steviolbioside, dulcoside A, and combinations thereof.
[0177] E41. The beverage of E36, wherein the beverage is a carbonated beverage, a non- carbonated beverage, a fountain beverage, a frozen carbonated beverage, a fruit juice, a fruit juice-flavored drink, a fruit-flavored drink, a cola beverage, a sports drink, an energy drink, a fortified/enhanced water drink, a flavored water, a soy drink, a vegetable drink, a grain-based drink, a malt beverage, a fermented drink, a yogurt drink, kefir, a coffee beverage, a tea beverage, or a dairy beverage.
[0178] E42. The beverage of E41, wherein the beverage is a cola beverage.
[0179] E43. The beverage of E42, further comprising cola flavoring and a non-nutritive sweetener.
[0180] E44. The beverage of E43, wherein the non-nutritive sweetener is selected from the group consisting of a steviol glycoside, Lo Han Guo sweetener, rubusoside, siamenoside, monatin, curculin, glycyrrhizic acid, neohesperidin, dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizin, glycyphyllin, phloridzin, trilobatin, phyllodulcin, brazzein, hernandulcin, osladin, polypodoside A, baiyunoside, pterocaryoside A and B, mukurozioside, thaumatin, monellin, mabinlins I and II, phlomisoside I, periandrin I, abrusoside A, and cyclocarioside I, mogroside IV, mogroside V, or combinations thereof.
[0181] E45. A method for improving mouthfeel of a beverage, comprising adding to the beverage a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da; and a first and an optional second xanthan gum each having an average molecular weight ranging from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da. EXAMPLES
Example 1 - Viscosity and Coefficients of Friction for Individual Pectins and Xanthan Gums 182] The molecular weights of the four commercially available pectins and five
commercially available xanthan gums listed in Table 3 were determined using gel permeation chromatography (GPC). In order to analyze the samples on GPC, 0.1 grams (g) of each pectin and each xanthan gum was separately added to 70 ml of 0.1 M sodium nitrate. Each mixture was heated to boiling and stirred until fully dissolved. Each mixture was then cooled and 0.1 M sodium nitrate was added until each sample had a total volume of 100 ml. Each sample was filtered through a 0.2 μπι filter (GHP
ACRODISK 25 mm syringe filters from Pall Life Sciences) and an appropriate volume of the sample was injected into the GPC to determine the molecular weight of the pectin or xanthan gum. The molecular weights are listed in Table 3.
Table 3
Average Branching
Structural
No. Material Molecular Weight (per 1000
Configuration
(Da) repeats)
Apple Pectin
1 146,572 N/A Random Coil
(APec)
Citrus Peel
2 165,314 N/A Random Coil
Pectin (CPPec)
Citrus Pectin
3 DE 55-70% 253,623 N/A Random Coil
(PEC60)
Citrus Pectin
4 DE 90% 67, 198 N/A Random Coil
(PEC90)
5 Xanthan XLM 26,560,000 23 Rod Shape
6 Xanthan XMM 8,700,000 N/A Random Coil
7 Xanthan XHM 4,500,000 N/A Random Coil
8 Xanthan XDI 6,000,000 N/A Rod Shape
9 Xanthan XMAS 33,000,000 81 Rod Shape *The abbreviation "DE" in Table 3 indicates the degree of esterification of the listed pectin.
[0183] A diet cola base sample was prepared by adding 0.10175 g acesulfame potassium,
0.6985 g sucralose, 0.04915 g anhydrous citric acid, and 0.46 g 80% phosphoric acid to 750 ml of treated water and stirring the mixture. The pH of the diet cola base sample was adjusted to 2.9 using 0.1 M citric acid and water was added to make the final volume 1000 ml.
[0184] Nine samples were then prepared by adding a sufficient quantity of the pectin or xanthan gum identified in Table 3 to diet cola base prepared as above to achieve a pectin or xanthan gum concentration of 1000 ppm.
[0185] The viscosity for each sample and the diet cola base sample was determined using an ANTON PAAR MCR 702 rheometer with a cone and plate geometry. Measurements were taken at constant temperature (25 °C) over a range of shear rates (1-100 reciprocal seconds) in order to determine any shear thinning or shear thickening behavior. The measurements were repeated in triplicate and then averaged. The reported viscosity was assumed to be that of a Newtonian fluid and was the average of all the values across the shear rate range after discarding outliers. The viscosity for each sample and the diet cola base sample is shown in Figure 3.
[0186] The coefficient of friction for each sample and the diet cola base sample was then determined using a PCS INSTRUMENTS MTM2 mini traction machine fitted with a PDMS ball and PDMS disk. A pot filler was used to reduce the amount of sample needed to approximately 12 mL. The device measured the coefficient of friction over a range of sliding speeds (1-600 mm/s) at a set slide-roll ratio of 50%. The measurements were taken in triplicate and the values were averaged across all three runs to generate a friction graph. The data was then plotted with friction coefficients (dimensionless) on the y-axis against log of sliding speed (mm/sec) on the x-axis. The coefficient of friction for each sample and the diet cola base sample is shown in Figure 4.
[0187] Figures 3 and 4 show that the xanthan gums have a predominant effect on
viscosity, while the pectins have a predominant effect on friction. Figure 4 also shows that apple pectin has a higher coefficient of friction, and thus, is less lubricating than citrus pectin. Figure 4 further indicates that lubrication increases significantly as the degree of esterification ("DE") increases from PEC60 to PEC90. Example 2 - Fraction Factorial Experiment to Determine Viscosity and Friction Effects for
Individual Pectins and Xanthan Gums
[0188] A highly condensed fraction factorial resolution IV design experiment was
conducted for four commercially available pectins and four commercially available xanthan gums to determine which pectins and/or xanthan gums have the most impact on the viscosity and coefficient of friction. Concentrates of each of the four pectins and each of the four xanthan gums listed in the table in Figure 5 were prepared by dissolving a sufficient amount of each pectin or xanthan gum in water to obtain 5000 ppm solutions for the pectins and 10,000 ppm solutions for the xanthan gums. 19 samples were then prepared by adding sufficient amounts of the pectin concentrate or xanthan gum concentrate to 24 ml of a diet cola base prepared in accordance with the procedures described in Example 1 to obtain samples having the concentrations specified in Figure 5.
[0189] The sample's viscosities and coefficients of friction were then measured in a
randomized order in accordance with the procedures described in Example 1. The results are shown in Figure 5. The coefficient of friction values and the viscosity values were then entered into BIOPAT MODDE software from SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH GMBH to generate the PCA plot shown in Figure 6 and the coefficient plot shown in Figure 7.
[0190] Figure 6 shows the friction-type and viscosity -type attributes for each of the four pectins and each of the four xanthan gums. Data points trending up on the vertical axis indicate increased friction, while data points trending down on the vertical axis indicate increased lubrication, or less friction. Similarly, data points trending to the left on the horizontal axis indicate increased viscosity, while data points trending to the right on the horizontal axis indicate decreased viscosity. Thus, according to Figure 6, the xanthan gums exhibited viscous-type attributes, except for xanthan XMAS, which had an increasing effect on friction. Figure 6 also shows that all four pectins exhibited at least some friction-type attributes. However, the friction-type attributes diminished for the pectins (that is, they become more lubricating) as the degree of esterification increased. For example, PEC90 with a higher degree of esterification exhibited more lubricating effects than did APec, PEC60, and CPPec. [0191] Figure 7 shows the viscosity for each of the four pectins and each of the four xanthan gums. Like Figure 6, Figure 7 indicates that the xanthan gums, with the exception of xanthan XMAS, had viscosity -type attributes.
[0192] Figure 8 shows the coefficient of friction for each of the four pectins and each of the four xanthan gums. Like Figure 6, Figure 8 indicates that pectins with higher degrees of esterification tended to be more lubricating.
Example 3 - D-Optimal Design Experiment to Determine Viscosity and Friction Effects for
Mixtures of Individual Pectins and Xanthan Gums
[0193] Viscosity and friction effects were determined for the mixtures listed in Table 4.
A regular cola base sample was prepared by adding 152.22 g high fructose corn syrup, 0.6437 g 80% phosphoric acid, and 0.0723 g anhydrous citric acid to 1000 ml treated water and stirring. A diet cola base sample was prepared in accordance with the procedures described in Example 1. A "gold" cola base sample was prepared by adding 0.087 g of rebaudioside A (Reb A 95), 0.2 g 80% phosphoric acid, and 28.55 g sucrose to 1000 ml treated water and stirring.
[0194] Concentrates of each of the pectins and each of the xanthan gums listed in Table 4 were prepared by dissolving a sufficient amount of each pectin or xanthan gum in water to obtain 2000 ppm solutions for the pectins and 1000 ppm solutions for the xanthan gums. 20 samples were then prepared by adding sufficient amounts of the pectin concentrate or xanthan gum concentrate to an appropriate volume of the diet cola base sample to obtain beverage samples having the concentrations specified in Table 4.
[0195] The viscosities and coefficients of friction for the base samples and experimental samples were then measured in accordance with the procedures described in Example 1. The results are shown in Tables 4 and 5 and in Figures 9-15.
Table 4
Xanthan Xanthan
Run APec PEC90
No. XMAS XMM Coefficient
Viscosity Order (ppm) (ppm) of Friction
(ppm) (ppm)
29 19 100 0 0 0 0.751567 0.93413
30 8 300 0 0 0 0.934886 0.89899
31 6 100 100 0 0 1.03129 1.75947 1 300 100 0 0 0.757344 1.84377
18 100 0 300 0 0.385422 0.91235
5 300 0 300 0 0.617517 0.954
11 100 100 300 0 0.526647 1.87423
14 300 100 300 0 0.452025 1.90187
2 100 0 0 100 0.983808 1.2875
10 300 0 0 100 0.772714 1.35723
4 100 100 0 100 0.946561 2.41003
3 300 100 0 100 0.859728 2.49917
17 100 0 300 100 0.548456 1.37093
13 300 0 300 100 0.60525 1.43343
12 100 100 300 100 0.558514 2.58707
9 300 100 300 100 0.527786 2.61173
16 200 50 150 50 0.689458 1.62567
7 200 50 150 50 0.730294 1.57333
15 200 50 150 50 0.786394 1.6182
20 200 50 150 50 0.699003 1.58367
Table 5
Figure imgf000038_0001
Figure 9 shows that pectins having a high degree of esterification were more lubricating and that apple pectin exhibited a more neutral character at the concentrations listed in Table 4 in that it does not exhibit large viscosity -type or friction-type attributes. Figure 9 also shows that both xanthan XMM and xanthan XMAS exhibit viscosity -type attributes. Figure 9 further shows that the tested blends exhibit a more neutral character and mask the more extreme viscosity -type and friction-type attributes shown by the individual pectins and xanthan gums. [0197] Figures 10 and 11 show the highly lubricating character of pectin with a high degree of esterification (PEC90) and the large viscosity -type attributes of both xanthan XMM and xanthan XMAS.
[0198] Figure 12 shows that the viscosity -type attributes and the friction-type attributes only change marginally as the concentration of apple pectin increases. For example, Figure 12 indicates that the friction-type attributes marginally decrease while the viscosity -type attributes marginally increase as the concentration of apple pectin increases.
[0199] Figure 13 shows that the viscosity -type attributes of citrus pectin (PEC90) only increases marginally with increasing concentration. However, Figure 13 also indicates that friction-type attributes significantly decrease (becomes more lubricating) as the concentration of citrus pectin (PEC90) increases.
[0200] Figure 14 shows that the viscosity -type attributes for xanthan XMAS significantly increase with increasing concentration, while the friction-type attributes remain unchanged.
[0201] Figure 15 shows that the viscosity -type attributes for xanthan XMM increase with increasing concentration, but at a slower rate than shown in Figure 13 with xanthan XMAS. Figure 15 also indicates that increasing the concentration of xanthan XMM only marginally increases the friction-type attributes.
Example 4 - Predictive Blending Using Computer Modeling
[0202] Multivariate data analysis (MVDA) batch process computer modeling programs
BIOPAT MODDE and BIOPAT SIMCA from SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH GMBH were used to predict concentration effects on viscosity-type and friction-type attributes for apple pectin (APec), citrus pectin (PEC90), xanthan XMAS, xanthan XMM, and combinations thereof. Each program was set to target the viscosity and friction of regular cola with run iterations that would lead to blends with viscosity and friction values as close to regular cola as possible. The results are shown in Figures 16-19.
[0203] The modeling results shown in Figures 16-19 predict a sharp increase in viscosity- type attributes from xanthan XMAS and a more gradual increase in viscosity -type attributes from xanthan XMM as their respective concentrations increase. Figures 16-19 also predict a sharp decrease in friction-type attributes as the concentration of citrus pectin (PEC90) increases.
[0204] Figure 16 indicates that apple pectin at about 115 ppm and xanthan XMM at about
62 ppm would result in a diet cola base sample having a coefficient of friction (about 0.9) and a viscosity (about 1.1 cP) similar to a regular cola base sample. Figure 17 predicts that apple pectin at 300 ppm may be sufficient by itself to mimic the coefficient of friction and viscosity of a regular cola base sample, even though the viscosity may be a bit low. Conversely, Figure 18 predicts that apple pectin at about 100 ppm and xanthan XMAS at about 33 ppm would result in a diet base sample with a higher viscosity than a regular cola base sample. Figure 19 predicts that apple pectin at about 100 ppm and xanthan XMM at about 36 ppm would mimic the coefficient of friction and viscosity of a regular cola base sample.
Example 5 - Blend Validation
[0205] Regular and "gold" cola bases were prepared in accordance with the procedures described in Example 3. A diet cola base was prepared in accordance with the procedures described in Example 1 and was divided into six equal portions. A combination of pectins and/or xanthan gums in the concentrations listed in Table 6 were added to five of the six diet cola base portions to produce samples for testing.
Table 6
Figure imgf000040_0001
[0206] The viscosity and coefficient of friction were measured for each cola base and for each sample in accordance with the procedures described in Example 13. The results are shown in Table 7 and Figure 20. Table 7
Figure imgf000041_0001
Figure 20 is a plot of the coefficient of friction (y-axis) for a given sample versus its normalized sliding speed (x-axis) in Pa*m units. The peak coefficient of friction in Figure 20 for each tested sample is listed in Table 7 and indicates that blending apple pectin with either xanthan XMM or xanthan XMAS results in a coefficient of friction and viscosity in a diet cola base that is similar to a regular cola base. Accordingly, when added to a diet cola base sample, the pectin and xanthan gum blends listed in Table 6 exhibit mouthfeel characteristics similar to a regular cola base sample.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1. A composition, comprising:
(1) a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Daltons (Da) to about 400,000 Da; and
(2) a first xanthan gum having an average molecular weight ranging from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
2. The composition of claim 1, wherein the pectin is selected from the group consisting of apple pectins, citrus pectins, grape pectins, and carrot pectins.
3. The composition of claim 2, wherein the pectin is apple pectin.
4. The composition of claim 1, wherein the first xanthan gum is selected from the group consisting of xanthan XLM, xanthan XMM, xanthan XHM, xanthan XDI, and xanthan XMAS.
5. The composition of claim 4, wherein the first xanthan gum is selected from the group consisting of xanthan XMM and xanthan XMAS.
6. The composition of claim 1, wherein the pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about 50% to about 99%.
7. The composition of claim 6, wherein the pectin has a degree of esterification ranging from about 80% to about 99%.
8. The composition of claim 1, wherein the pectin is present in the composition at a
concentration ranging from about 50 ppm to about 4000 ppm.
9. The composition of claim 8, wherein the pectin is present in the composition at a
concentration ranging from about 50 ppm to about 1000 ppm.
10. The composition of claim 1, wherein the first xanthan gum is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 3000 ppm.
11. The composition of claim 1, wherein the first xanthan gum is present in the composition at a concentration ranging from about 0.01 ppm to about 1000 ppm.
12. The composition of claim 1, wherein the first xanthan gum has an average molecular weight ranging from about 6,000,000 Da to about 10,000,000 Da.
13. The composition of claim 1, wherein the first xanthan gum has an average molecular weight ranging from about 25,000,000 Da to about 40,000,000 Da.
14. The composition of claim 12, further comprising a second xanthan gum, wherein the second xanthan gum has an average molecular weight ranging from about 25,000,000 Da to about 40,000,000 Da.
15. The composition of claim 1, wherein the pectin has an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 300,000 Da.
16. The composition of claim 15, wherein the pectin has an average molecular weight ranging from about 100,000 Da to about 200,000 Da.
17. The composition of claim 1, comprising:
(1) from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of the pectin; and
(2) from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of the first xanthan gum.
18. The composition of claim 14, comprising:
(1) from about 100 ppm to about 300 ppm of the pectin;
(2) from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of the first xanthan gum; and
(3) from about 0.01 ppm to about 100 ppm of the second xanthan gum.
19. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition has a viscosity ranging from about 1.0 to about 1.5.
20. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition has a coefficient of friction ranging from about 0.9 to about 1.4.
21. The composition of claim 1, further comprising a second pectin having an average
molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da.
22. The composition of claim 1, wherein the composition is a beverage.
23. The beverage of claim 22, further comprising a non-nutritive sweetener.
24. The beverage of claim 23, wherein the non-nutritive sweetener is selected from the group consisting of a steviol glycoside, Lo Han Guo sweetener, rubusoside, siamenoside, monatin, curculin, glycyrrhizic acid, neohesperidin, dihydrochalcone, glycyrrhizin, glycyphyllin, phloridzin, trilobatin, phyllodulcin, brazzein, hernandulcin, osladin, polypodoside A, baiyunoside, pterocaryoside A and B, mukurozioside, thaumatin, monellin, mabinlins I and II, phlomisoside I, periandrin I, abrusoside A, and
cyclocarioside I, mogroside IV, mogroside V, or combinations thereof.
25. The beverage of claim 24, wherein the non-nutritive sweetener is a steviol glycoside.
26. The beverage of claim 25, wherein the steviol glycoside is selected from the group
consisting of stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside G rebaudioside H rebaudioside I, rebaudioside J, rebaudioside K, rebaudioside L, rebaudioside M, rebaudioside N, rebaudioside O, rebaudioside P, rebaudioside Q, steviolbioside, dulcoside A, and combinations thereof. The beverage of claim 22, wherein the beverage is a carbonated beverage, a non- carbonated beverage, a fountain beverage, a frozen beverage, a frozen carbonated beverage, a fruit juice, a fruit juice-flavored drink, a fruit-flavored drink, a cola beverage, a sports drink, an energy drink, a fortified/enhanced water drink, a flavored water, a soy drink, a vegetable drink, a grain-based drink, a malt beverage, a fermented drink, a yogurt drink, kefir, a coffee beverage, a tea beverage, a dairy beverage, a smoothie drink, a caffeinated energy drink, or an alcoholic beverage.
A method for improving mouthfeel of a beverage, comprising adding to the beverage:
(1) a pectin having an average molecular weight ranging from about 50,000 Da to about 400,000 Da; and
(2) a first xanthan gum having an average molecular weight ranging from about 3,000,000 Da to about 35,000,000 Da.
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